Chapter 13 - The Diamond's New Beginning
Gabriel opened the small velvet box. Inside lay her mother's heirloom diamond, now reset into a custom-designed platinum band adorned with intricate leaf engravings—a symbol of strength, rebirth, and eternal protection.
Sadie’s breath caught in her throat as she looked from the stunning ring up into Gabriel's dark, tender eyes.
"Sadie," Gabriel spoke, his deep voice rich with emotion. "When I stepped into that church six months ago, I came to reclaim a stolen drive. I never expected to find the most courageous, beautiful woman I have ever known."
He dropped to one knee on the marble balcony floor, holding the ring toward her.
"I cannot promise you a life without storms, Sadie," Gabriel said softly. "But I promise that as long as I live, you will never walk alone, you will never be lied to, and you will always be loved with everything I have. Will you marry me?"
Tears of pure, overwhelming joy welled in Sadie's dark eyes as she nodded continuously. "Yes! Yes, Gabriel, a thousand times yes!"
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Gabriel slid the platinum band onto her finger, standing up to draw her into a passionate, tender embrace as the moonlight bathed them in golden light.
👉 Read PART 14 to see the preparation for their true, magnificent wedding!
