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She closed the lid. “That I’m telling you this? It’s weird. I’m sorry, Kaz. I just felt like it was important to tell you.”
She turned away, but found herself pulled up against him and kissed until she couldn’t breathe. Kaspar kept his mouth on hers as he pulled her on top of him on the sofa and slipped a hand into her hair, holding her closer.
Jesska dropped the box onto the floor, freeing her hands so she could hold on to him. When she was sure they were at the edge of the point of no return, he broke the kiss, settling his forehead against hers and taking several deep breaths.
She licked her lips and smiled. “So... not weird?”
He laughed, dropping his head back on the armrest and giving her a squeeze. “It’s the most beautiful gift I’ve ever received.”
“Really?”
He nodded, stroking her back. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” she said, and settled her cheek against his chest. She heard the steady beat of his heart and he held her for several minutes, words unnecessary in the quiet of the room.
“I love you,” he whispered.
She set her chin in her hands so she could smile at him. “I love you, too.”
“Can I give you my gift now?”
She sat up. “You bought me a gift?”
He nodded, sitting up beside her and sliding his hand into his pocket. “The Kalt Einn don’t typically do proposals, because the binding is usually somewhat immediate, but we absolutely do rings.”
He slipped something on her finger and Jesska gasped. A large emerald-cut diamond sat proudly in the middle of four other diamonds, stepping down in size, in platinum. It fit her perfectly, and she blinked back tears.
“Is this you asking me to marry you?” she joked.
“Yes, Jesska. Will you marry me, even though we’re going to be bound, so the question is somewhat rhetorical?”
“Wow. Romantic.” She giggled. “Yes, love of my life forever and ever and ever. I will marry you.”
Kaspar grinned. “If you don’t like the ring, sweetheart, we can choose something else.”
“Not like it?” She rolled her eyes. “Are you kidding me? If I would have designed the perfect ring, it would be this.”
He smiled. “Are you sure?”
“Yes.” She threw her arms around his neck. “Thank you. I love it.”
Kaspar’s phone interrupted their celebration. Jesska sat back and frowned.
“It’s your brother.” Kaspar answered the call. “Hello?”
He paced the room as he spoke to her brother. Maybe spoke wasn’t the right word—shot off one-syllable words was more accurate. As Kaspar continued to grunt and give the occasional “yes” and “no” answers, Jesska studied her ring. She couldn’t even begin to guess how much it cost. She was pretty sure the diamonds were perfect, and they sparkled even when the light was dim.
“Jess?”
“Hmm?” She glanced at Kaspar, who was now off the phone and grinning at her.
He chuckled. “I’m done.”
“What did Cam want?”
“His team has been working to decode the flash drive. They’re onto something, so it’s possible they’ll have answers in a day or two.”
“Oh, wow. That’s great,” she said.
