Chapter 73- the proposal

The early morning light filtered through the curtains, soft and warm as it bathed the room in a golden glow. I blinked, stretching, my body deliciously sore from the night before. Memories of our passion flooded back, bringing a satisfied smile to my lips. Beside me, the bed was empty, but I could still feel the lingering warmth where Harrison had been. A quiet rustling near the doorway caught my attention. I opened my eyes fully, squinting against the morning light, and saw Harrison standing there, watching me with an expression I couldn't quite read. His hair was tousled, his eyes soft but intense, and something in his gaze made my heart race. Before I could say anything, he stepped toward me, his movements deliberate, his face lit by that quiet determination that made him so irresistible. He knelt down beside the bed, taking my hand in his. My breath hitched. The way he looked at me, the way his thumb gently stroked my knuckles----it was as if he could see right into my soul. "Emma,