Chapter 83
Soft morning light streamed through the curtains, casting a golden hue over the quiet bedroom. Amelia stirred beneath the covers, her lashes fluttering as she slowly woke up. As her eyes adjusted to the brightness, she raised her hands to block the sunlight from reaching her eyes. Then she noticed the rose ring with a pink diamond inlaid on her finger. She blinked, her lips parting in surprise.
"What’s this...?" she muttered.
Kai, already propped against the headboard, was watching her, his shirt unbuttoned lazily. His eyes drank in her perplexed expression with fondness.
"You noticed," he said, his voice still husky from sleep.
Amelia turned to him fully, looking quite puzzled. "What is this, Kai?"
Kai stretched out his hand, brushing a thumb across her cheek gently. "I’ve been thinking... since we’re already engaged, why don’t we just get married?"
Amelia’s eyes widened in surprise as her heart leaped to her throat. Her cheeks began to flush a soft red as the weight of what he’d said settled over her. "Married...?" she whispered, almost in disbelief.
The idea of getting married to him, to become completely his... as much as it was endearing, weren’t they moving too fast? Besides, what if along the line he fell out of love with her? She couldn’t afford another loveless marriage. But still... since it was with Kai, she didn’t really mind.
But then Amelia noticed the slight shift in Kai’s expression. He grew quiet, thoughtful, and then slowly shook his head. "No," he murmured with a frown. "Not yet."
Her heart dropped.
Not yet? Did he change his mind?