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“Tate, is everything all right?” She didn’t know what was going on with him. Was he trying to break some bad news or something?
A huge grin took over his face. He seemed to relax. “All right? Yes, I’m all right. More than all right, actually. I’m happier than I’ve ever been. That’s because of you, Cass.”
“We both know we’ve been down this road before,” he continued. “Difference is, we’re older and wiser now. We know what it feels like to not have your other half. We know what it’s like to love someone, yet not be able to be with that person. We know what it’s like to have regret.” He swatted away the tears rolling down his face. “I’ve learned a lot over the past few years. I think I’m a better man. I’m stronger in my faith now. I know that when times get tough I need to lean on the Lord. And more than anything I know what I want for the future.” He took a big shuddering breath. “I want you, Cassidy. I want to love you and be loved by you. I want to wake up every morning with you by my side, knowing that no matter what else happens we have each other.”
Tate reached into his pocket and pulled out a blue velvet box. He flipped the box open, revealing the antique engagement ring that had been in his family for generations. It sparkled and winked at her, reminding her of the past yet hinting of a glorious future that awaited
her. He got down on one knee and took off his cowboy hat, pressing it against his chest as he held the ring up to her.
In a voice husky with emotion, he asked, “Cassidy, will you marry me? Will you be my partner, my soul mate, my other half...for the rest of our lives?”
Tears of joy spilled down her cheeks and she walked toward him, ending up falling to her knees beside him. She wanted to be looking into his sky-blue eyes when she gave him her answer.
“Yes, I’ll marry you, Tate.” She gazed into his eyes, seeing her love for him reflected there. At that very moment she kissed him, her lips moving over his in a triumphant, sublime kiss that celebrated everything they’d been through that had brought them to this moment. He brushed his lips over hers, his kiss filled with the promise of forever.
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