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After we ride for a while I can’t stand the suspense I know is building with each minute we travel

Sensingh

I nod eagerly “I’m warm Never better, but…?” I ask and he smiles

“Sorry for being so quiet, Brynn I’ht words”

“What is it, Pearce?” I ask, feeling almost worried now, but his hand onbad

“You go first,” he grins “I know you’ve got so to show me too,” he adds

I figure now’s as good a ti the little envelope I take out the ultrasound picture,a little velvet box

“Don’t say anything Not yet,” he whispers, watching hting up the night

Like every twinkling star and snowflake has been gathered in one place, and not just for a moment but for all time

“I had to wait to get the ringit onto raph

Even tinier when it’s in his huge fingers

It’s dark out, but with the lanterns reflecting through this huge diaer, I know he can see it fine

I still don’t knohich hasPearce propose like this or having him see our baby for the first time

“Is it?” Pearce asks, but I let hiirl Not until I’d shown him

“How did you?” he asks, stunned for what’s only the second time I’ve seen him speechless

“I do, by the way,” I let hi you yes! I’ll marry you,” I almost squeal

He recovers instantly and wiping what must be some melted snow from his cheek he kisses me

He kisses onna get better by the minute

“I love you, Brynn I love you…” he shivers, his voice thick with emotion

“I love you, Pearce,” I echo back to hier

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