Staring down at Caden kneeling before me with the dainty diamond and sapphire ring I have seen many times in portraits of his mother twinkling in the moon light, I feel tears welling in my eyes. To think six months ago I did not want to find a mate in The Run. That I did not want to have a partner unless it was someone I truly loved. Now here I am with a man I met in The Run that I want to be with for the rest of my life.
"Grace." His voice is husky, filled with emotions and I spy his eyes slowly growing glassy with tears as well.
"Will you…" He trails off, taking a deep breath and closing his eyes for a moment. I can smell his nervousness in the air, hear the quickening of his heart beat and know that no matter what, I will always say yes to this man as long as he has the courage
