At her prolonged silence, Kaden cursed inside his head. He didn't expect her blank expression. Immediately, his heart lurched. He wanted her. He wouldn't hesitate to do anything in the world to keep her by his side. Marriage wasn't a means of collar for him, but a way of confirmation.
Confirming she'd stay with him.
"Should I kneel?" Kaden asked. "No, wait. I'm doing this backward."
Lina nodded her head in agreement.
Kaden noted his demeanor was too aggressive. So, he lowered his tone and looped his arm around her waist, loosely, so she knew she could run.
"Dove," Kaden said in a gentle voice.
"You're pretending to be as docile as a doe, and neither of us is buying it," Lina said with humor on her face.
Kaden let out a laugh. So, he yanked her closer to him, the ring dangling on his finger. She knew him so well.
