I slowly dropped to one knee and watched as her eyes went comically wide. "Daphne Marie Winslow," I began.

  A hand flew to her mouth. "Oh, my God. What are you..."

  "I have never deserved you. But every single day for the rest of my life, and from beyond the grave, I will try to be worthy of you in some small way. You are the bravest, most capable, most stubborn pain in the arse I have ever met.”

  "Hey!"

  With a grin I added, "But you are almost always right. You keep me on my toes and I live for every one of your smiles. From the moment I first saw you, you captured a piece of my soul and I'll never give it back. Will you do me the great honor of agreeing to be my wife?" I pulled the ring box I'd been carrying around with me for the past week from my jacket pocket and opened the velvet lid.

  Daphne's eyes gleamed. "It's too big."

  Unable to help myself, I muttered, "So you've said."

  She gave me a spluttering laugh as she nodded enthusiastically. "Yes. Absolutely yes."

  I slipped the delicate pavé band topped with the three carat brilliant cut pink diamond onto her finger. Her hands trembled as I pushed it all the way, then leaned down to kiss her hand. Daphne cupped my cheeks and pulled me to my feet.

  "I love you so much."

  I held her close and kissed her lips softly. "I love you more."

  "Doubtful, but maybe we can go home and you can try to convince me?"

  I gave her a wolfish grin. "I warn you, Daphne, I can be very persuasive. I might even give you a head start."

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