You don't want me to feel obligated? Well, I'm sorry, Lily. I am here because I feel obligated." He brought her hand to his chest, pressing her palm flat against his rapidly thumping pulse. "I'm obligated by my heart. It's decided you're essential to my existence, you see. And it's threatening to go out on labor strike if I don't make you mine this very day. So yes. I am here on bended knee, acting from a deep, undeniable sense of obligation. I am, quite simply, yours." He swallowed hard. "If you'll have me.
Tessa DareAmazing, then, how with that one remark, he made a mortifying situation thirteen times worse.
Tessa DareI donโt know. What do people see when they gaze at the sky? Inspiration? Beauty?โ She heard him sigh. โTruth be told, this view always intimidated me. The skyโs so vast. I canโt help but feel it has expectations of me. Ones Iโm already failing.โ He was silent for a long moment. โIt reminds me of your eyes.
Tessa DareOh no. Oh God. I couldn't possibly be so stupid." "Don't limit yourself. You can be anything you wish.
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