Damien could read her and wanted to rectify his mistake. "No, I believe you don't understand my love. I want to marry you, and if you feel ready to do so, I want us to get married immediately. For me, there is no reason to wait because there will never be someone else to wed." He took another moment to look at her before continuing. "I guess what I am trying to say is, will you marry me?"
Tears formed in Eliana's eyes, and she was slightly ashamed that she had just doubted him. "Yes, Dame. Of course, I want that!" Her answer shattered any barriers that still existed, and they ended up hugging and kissing for as long as they could before they had to leave her room and meet the others for dinner.
