And it's all becauseofher.
I turn toward her. I run my fingers over her cheek. I stare into her gorgeousbrowneyes.
I take in all the joy in herexpression.
Slowly, I lower myself tooneknee.
Her eyes gowide. "Mal…"
"Let me get thisout,baby."
"Okay." She stares back at me, her eyes wide, her smile wider. "Are you… I mean. Okay.Goon."
"The last year has been the best year of my life. You wake up this part of me, this happy, playful, enthusiastic part of me. I had no idea that guy existed until I met you. I had no idea I could feel this satisfied." I reach into my pocket, pull out the ring box, and pop it open. "Lacey Waltz, will youmarryme?"