“Because it is.”
A quiet laugh leaves him before he reaches for me. “C’mere.”
Warm water wraps around us moments later as Daltyn settles behind me in the oversized tub, pulling me back against his chest.
Snow falls softly outside the windows.
Christmas lights glow beyond the bathroom doorway.
And honestly? I don’t think I’ve ever felt this content in my entire life.
Daltyn’s arms tighten around me slightly. His mouth brushes slowly along my temple. “My life feels perfect.”
Emotion blooms softly inside me.
I tilt my head back against him. “It does?”
“Mhm.” The deep rumble of his voice vibrates against my skin.
Then, after a moment, he says quietly, “Except for one thing.”
I blink in confusion.
Before I can ask what he means, Daltyn shifts slightly behind me. Water sloshes softly around us.
I flip around so I can see his face.
He grabs a small velvet box from behind his body wash.
My breath catches.
Oh my God.
Daltyn’s expression turns strangely vulnerable as he opens the box. A massive diamond catches the soft bathroom light, sparkling brilliantly.
Tears fill my eyes. “Daltyn…”
His thumb brushes shakily against my hand.
And when he speaks, his voice sounds rough with emotion. “I spent most of my life believing nothing good stayed.”
My chest physically aches.
“Then you walked into my life and made this place feel like home.”
A tear slips down my cheek.
His voice roughens even more. “So stay.”
The ring trembles slightly in his hand.
“Stay with me forever.”
Oh my God.
Emotion crashes through me so hard I can barely breathe. “I?—”
A laugh breaks through my tears.
