From her bag on the floor, she pulled out a delicate silver necklace. A thin chain held a simple gold ring, he knew. The one she never took off. “I don’t have anything else. Hold onto this for me until I can give you something better. Please?”
Mason’s heart slammed against his ribs. To him, it felt like a proposal. A promise. The ring caught the light, warm and blinding. He took it reverently, slipping the chain around his neck. “Fluff… this means everything.”
He pulled her into a hug, arms wrapping around her slender frame. She melted against him, Mochi purring between them. When he drew back, he cupped her face with both hands. Her lips were parted, breath shaky.
“I want to kiss you, Fluff. Will you let me?”
She nodded, eyes wide and trusting.
Mason leaned in slowly, brushing his li
