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A gift, or a curse

Author: Rever
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-12 07:24:50

The silence that followed his words lasted for a moment, then-

Rose’s scowl deepened. “You’re bold,” she scoffed. “And insane.”

The stranger only tilted his head, watching her with unnerving calm. His eyes, deep, dark, too steady, seemed to strip away the layers she wrapped herself in.

“You walk in here,” she continued, voice low but firm, “without a name, without an invitation, and propose marriage as if I’m some... naive girl waiting for a fairytale. You must think me stupid.”

He didn’t blink. “Not stupid,” he said evenly. “Interesting, perhaps. But stupid? No.”

“Oh, please.” Her laugh was sharp, brittle. “You expect me to believe this ridiculous stunt of yours is anything but a joke?”

He took one step forward. “It’s not a joke.”

Another step.

“Then what is it?” she demanded.

“It’s an offer,” he said, his voice quiet, his eyes never leaving hers. “Marry me, and I’ll put the world at your feet.”

The words landed between them like a challenge.

Rose blinked, once, twice, then let out a
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