Breathless Promises

She seemed to let out a quiet breath, then gave him her answer.

"Okay. I promise."

Gareth hadn't expected her to say yes, even though he was the one who asked, and had pressed her twice like he couldn't let it go.

Even so, he hadn't held out much hope. After all, even if she refused, there was nothing he could do about it. He'd already braced himself to be turned down and to ask her again the next