"That's what I tell myself. Heidi," he then turned to face her, "The only family I had known close to me was my mother who was killed by people we had nothing to do with. I have never known anyone after that. People have come- some stayed while the rest left but very few have mattered. Pardon me if you find it to be cruel for what I have done. I only intend to keep you safe," he picked her hand that laid beside her, testing the size of their hand against each other before he started playing with her fingers, "Right now, you're the only family I have or would ever want. I never thought I would need anyone until you came along and I cannot say how fortunate I have been to have met you. I will take you just as you are to be mine in all sense," he then slipped a ring on to her ring finger which appeared magically in his hand, "Be my wife, Heid."
Heidi could feel her eyes go blurry as it filled up with tears, "I..."