85 Yes! (2/2)

A lone tear slid down her cheek. ”Thank you,” she said to Raine, almost inaudibly. Rick moved her to his lap and caught her in a strong hug as the tears began to flow in earnest.

Rick nodded at the screen; Raine gave a quick silent salute and disconnect the comlink.

Rickie rocked Meaghan gently and waited for the storm to pass. Eventually the tears slowed down, and with a final hiccup, she pulled back and looked at him, still perched on his lap.

Even with her face swollen and red from her meltdown, she never looked more beautiful to him. He leaned forward to open a drawer on the left side of the desk and pulled out a small purple velvet box.

”Maybe this is the wrong time to do this, but I've got you captive now.”

She became still as she realized the import of his words.

”I want us to become a true family, to live together, have children together, and grow old together.” he continued.

With that, he opened the box and pulled out an exquisite square-cut solitaire diamond ring.

Meaghan touched it with her finger and admired the rainbow flash of the perfect X within the faceting.

”I love you, Meaghan Torno.Will you be my princess?”

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”Yes,” she said and began crying again, this time tears of joy.

He slipped the ring on her finger; it was a perfect fit.