"Yes," Lucy whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "Yes, Jonathan... a million times yes."For a second, Jonathan simply stared at her, as if he needed to hear the words again to believe they were real. Then he let out a breath he seemed to have been holding for eternity.A slow smile spread across his face."You have no idea how long I've wanted to hear you say that."He carefully took the ring from the velvet box. His fingers were steady now as he slipped it onto her left hand. The diamond caught the moonlight, scattering tiny flashes of light across the deck.It fit perfectly.Lucy looked down at it before lifting her eyes back to him. The tears she had been holding back finally escaped.Jonathan gently brushed one away with his thumb."Don't cry," he whispered with a smile."I can't help it."Before he could say another word, she wrapped both arms around his neck. Jonathan caught her instantly, pulling her against him. She buried her face in his shoulder, laughing through ha
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