Chapter 29 - the promise at dawn
They drove back to the central tower of the Sterling empire. Standing on the giant glass balcony looking down at the awakening city, all the burdens and pain of the past seemed to have been swept far away by the wind, leaving absolute peace.
Thomas stepped closer, wrapping his arms fully around Emma's waist from behind. The warmth from his chest transferred through her clothes, soothing the tension on her body. He gently placed a kiss on her hair, overflowing with love and pride.
"You did it, Emma," Thomas whispered. "You didn't just avenge your father, but you also protected the career and lives of us all. You are the true queen of this kingdom, the only one I am willing to bow my head in reverence to."
Emma turned around, smiling into the deep eyes of the man who had always protected her. His hand gently brought out a deep red velvet box; inside was a diamond ring, radiant and sparkling like a star.
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"Will you marry me, Emma?" The proposal was not flashy, but brimming with the most intense and utmost sincerity of an eternal love.
👉 read part 30 to close the beautiful love song.
