Chapter 6
SOPHIE WESLEY
"Marry me."
Knox's eyes stayed fixed on mine with the same expression... Like he'd expected this would happen.
The hall went so quiet that the low whispers that followed felt almost loud.
'What's happening?'
'Why is she standing with Mr. Knoxville instead of Anthony?'
"What are you doing?" Knox's voice was steady, his eyes didn't move an inch.
I closed the distance in one step, lifted my hands to the back of his neck, pulled him down, and kissed his lips.
He went still.
Gasps broke out behind me.
When I pulled back, hands still resting at his neck, I tilted my head and whispered, "play along."
Then I turned to face everyone.
Anthony stood there, his face pale, and lips hanging open.
Mom and Dad were beside him, wearing matching expressions of disbeli
