"I know we've only been together a few months," he continued. "I know some would say it's too fast, but I also know that what we have is real and right. I don't want to wait years to make it official. I don't want to waste time when I already know you're the one I want to spend my life with."
He opened the box, revealing a simple but beautiful ring, silver with a moonstone that caught the firelight.
"Nessa Gray, will you marry me? Will you be my mate, my Luna, my partner in everything?"
Tears streamed down my face. A year ago, I was publicly rejected by my fated mate, told I was too worthless to be wanted. Now a strong, honorable Alpha was asking me to be his chosen mate, his Luna.
"Yes," I said, my voice breaking with emotion. "Yes, a thousand times yes."
