Chapter 45

Emma's POV

When Austin takes the ring out of the box and slides it onto my fourth finger, I sit there crying... sobbing like an idiot.

“Will you marry me?” he finishes finally, those last words the sweetest, the softest of all.

“Oh my God… Austin… I wasn’t expecting… yes. Yes!” I tremble, jump on him, and kiss his lips over and over again.

"I love you so much, and I'd be proud to be your mate," I kiss his lips, tears dripping down my face.

He slips the ring on my finger, then kisses my hand, his own tears falling too.

"You've just made me the happiest man in the world, Emma. I can't wait to marry you." He says, laughing and crying, feeling like we are on top of the world.

He holds me closer for a moment, and I have never felt so loved... so happy... so safe.

The rest of the time is a blur of happiness. We hug each other, kiss, and talk about our future, dreaming about our family and kids.

"You have no idea how nervous I've been the last couple of days since I planned my proposal. But