Catherine's Pov.
"Yes," I squealed, the word bursting out of me as I sat up straight, my heart hammering against my ribs. I offered my hand, my fingers trembling slightly. Soren's face brightened instantly, like he had just won the lottery, his eyes shining with a disbelieving joy. He took the ring and slipped it onto my finger carefully, the cool metal a stark, wonderful contrast to my warm skin.
Then he pulled my hand to his mouth, planting not one, but multiple soft kisses across my knuckles. My body heated at his touch, and the full realization struck me just as he got up and kissed me gently, his hands holding my face so delicately, like I was something precious he was afraid to break.
I feel like I'm going to burst. I'm actually going to get married to him. No more hiding, no more being a secret. It's going to be just us.. finally.
