Chapter 87

He turned to Eve then, his expression softening into that look of sheer adoration she never grew tired of. "But spending more and more time together, really getting to know each other's souls - it was like the most incredible gift. Before I knew it, this fiercely strong, whip-smart, beautiful woman had burrowed her way into the deepest parts of my heart."

Eve blinked back the sudden prick of happy tears as he brought her hand to his lips for a lingering kiss. His eyes were molten when they met hers again.

"I knew early on that Eve was it for me. She's my destiny, my future, my every reason for breathing. Which is why I can't wait to make this amazing woman my wife."

A hushed silence had fallen over the room, both families riveted by the undeniable sincerity and depth of feeling in David's words. Eve leaned in and brushed her lips tenderly over his, trying to convey the boundless love shining in her heart.

When they part