Page 205 of The First Time
I stare back into his eyes. There are still hints of nerves, but mostly his expression is full of earnest affection.
He takes my hand. "Since that day at the hospital, I haven't had a single doubt. I want to be with you forever."
Kit lowers himself onto the ground.
Onto one knee.
Holy shit.
He pulls something out of his pocket, the present with the raspberry wrapping paper. He hands it to me.
I peel off the wrapping. My eyes go to his. Is he really doing this?
Are we really...
He pulls open the ring box. "Piper Strong, will you marry me?"
The ring is modern, a round stone in a twisting band.
It's huge.
It's huge and it's beautiful.
I bring my gaze from the ring to Kit. "What about Mal and Ethan?"
"Already got their blessing."
"Really?"
He smiles. "And a few choice words about what will happen to me if I break your heart."
Now, I'm smiling too. I can't believe my brothers are okay with this. Not that I'd let their disapproval affect my decision. "Everyone is going to say I'm too young."
"Do you care?"
"No." I stare into his eyes. "Yes, of course I'll marry you."
He slides the ring onto my finger. It's the best thing I've ever seen, my left hand adorned with Kit's engagement ring.
Then my gaze goes back to him, to the expression of joy on his face, andthatbecomes the best thing I've ever seen.
I pull him up, into my arms, and I kiss him. Our kiss is the best thing I've ever felt.
I don't have any doubts. Wherever life takes me, I know I want Kit by my side.
