In the car, Connor and I sat side by side, our hands tightly clasped. His usually reserved demeanor had melted into rare excitement, his ice-blue eyes warm with anticipation.
"Livvy, finally, this day has come," he said, squeezing my hand gently.
A blush crept onto my cheeks as I met his gaze. "I've been looking forward to it, too."
His grip tightened, his thumb tracing the back of my hand in small, soothing circles. "Honestly, I wish we could skip the engagement and marry you right away. I want you to become Mrs. Rivers this very instant."
I laughed shyly, teasing him to hide the flutter in my heart. "I belong to you sooner or later, why so impatient?"
His fingers traced gentle circles on my palm, his voice dropping to a husky whisper. "I can't wait, not even a minute or second longe
