Natalia’s POV
When we finally made it back inside, Grace’s eyes immediately zeroed in on the ring gleaming on my finger. She shot to her feet from where she was perched on Damon’s lap and pointed at my hand.
“Natalia! He finally asked!”
Everyone turned to look at me in shock.
“Yes. We’re engaged,” I said, holding up my hand so everyone could see the ring. “Again.”
The room erupted into cheers and congratulations, and everyone crowded around to get a better look at the ring. I blushed but held up my hand for all to see. It was then, with the motion, that my ring slipped right off my finger and plopped into Grace’s drink.
The room went dead silent.
“Oh, s**t,” I said, staring down at the cup where the sapphire was now sitting at the bottom. “I thought it felt a little too loose.”
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