Chapter 394

“I need you to forgive me too,” she said. He started to shake his head but she shushed him. “I should have trusted you. I should have stepped out onto that balcony and demanded an explanation instead of running away like a coward. I should have believed in what I felt for you instead of trying to pretend that I hadn’t fallen in love with you.” His eyes widened and his face split in an adorable grin. “You fell in love with me?” “You know I did,” she said, swatting him on the shoulder. “Does that mean you will marry me?” “Is that a proposal?” “No,” he said with a grin and a shake of his head. “I already proposed. This is just a clarification of the answer.” She laughed. “Yes,” she said, “I will marry you.” He kissed her then, gently but thoroughly. “Is it safe to come in yet?” Cassie asked from the door and Declan lifted his head. “No,” he said, “go away.” Chloe swatted him again and laughed as she beckoned Cassie and the rest of them into the room. It was a tight fit in the small space