Book 2, Chapter 32: Put a ring on it...

**Brielle**

Down below us was a massive valley full of wildflowers. Spelled out with pallets of flowers were the words “WILL YOU MARRY ME, CUORE MIO?” Lucius leaned down to speak into my ear, pulling me closer again.

“I know I should ask your fathers for permission, but under the circumstances, that isn’t the sanest option right now. I love you. I have always loved you, Brielle. We may not have be