Samantha For a few seconds, I couldn’t say anything.My mind had gone completely blank.I just stood there staring at Zephyr, one hand pressed over my mouth while tears streamed down my face.The ring.The sunrise.The look in his eyes.It all felt unreal.Somewhere in the back of my mind, I was aware that he was still kneeling in front of me, waiting for an answer. But my heart was beating so fast that I couldn’t seem to make my mouth work.Then I saw the expression on his face change.The hopeful look in his eyes faltered, replaced by concern.“Samantha…” His voice was softer now. Careful. “If this feels like too much, it’s okay. You can say no. I’ll wait as long as you need.”My chest tightened.“No.”The word slipped out immediately.Zephyr blinked.For a moment, he looked genuinely confused.“You… you’re rejecting me?”Despite the tears pouring down my face, a laugh escaped me.Honestly, only Zephyr could come to that conclusion.“No,” I said, shaking my head. “I don’t want to r
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