Chapter 30 - the dawn promise

We drove back to the central tower of the Sterling empire. Standing on the giant glass balcony looking down at the awakening city, all the heavy burdens and immense pain of the past seemed to have been swept far away by the wind, leaving absolute peace.
Dominic stepped closer, wrapping his arms fully around my waist from behind. The warmth from his chest transferred through my clothes, soothing the bruises on my body. He gently placed a kiss on my messy hair, overflowing with profound love and fierce pride.
"You did it, Avery," Dominic whispered. "You didn't just avenge your father, but you also protected my career and my life. You are the true queen of this kingdom, the only one I am willing to bow my head in reverence to for the rest of my life."
I turned around, smiling into the deep eyes of the powerful billionaire. His hand gently brought out a deep red velvet box; inside was a breathtaking diamond ring, radiant and sparkling like the absolute brightest star in the entire night sky.
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"Will you marry me, Avery?" The proposal was not flashy, but brimming with the most intense sincerity of an eternal love.
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