Chapter 79

They snuck into the house, aware of the early hour. Heading down the hall and quietly letting themselves into his room, Muffin ran off to find his usual space in the cosy room by the kitchen, knowing he had left something tasty under the couch.

Rose stood awkwardly by the bed as he walked to the drawer and began moving clothes aside to locate the box she had held in her hand weeks ago. She was awed that she had held it back then and wondered what it would be like to be the girl Rob gave it to, and now she was.

Finding it easily, he turned to her smiling and smoothly slid down on one knee. With a smile on that perfect face and eyes locked on hers, he took her hand and pulled her closer. Cracking open the box to reveal the beautiful sparkling heirloom.

“I love you more than life, Rose. I can’t imagine a life without you and don’t want to. Marry me… Make me the happiest guy alive. I will always love, cherish, and protect you over all others, baby. Trust me to make yo