Chapter 37

• He reached out and once again took her hand in his. ‘We could have this conversation in front of your parents, if that is your wish. But I believe they may find it a little embarrassing to witness me going down on one knee while I propose to you!’
• She shook her head. ‘I’ve already told you that I won’t—’
• ‘Cara,’ Leo silenced her gently, lifting her hand to brush his lips against her softly scented skin, his gaze intent upon hers. ‘It occurred to me, while you were asleep on the drive down here, that when we talked yesterday I somehow failed to propose properly to you. With your permission, it is an omission I intend correcting before we talk to your parents.’