Bruno's heart raced. For a moment, he simply looked at her, his nerves threatening to overwhelm him. But then he thought of all the times he had dreamed of this moment.
With a deep breath, Bruno took her hands in his. "I wanted to steal a few moments with you." Bruno's voice was low, almost lost amidst the music and chatter.
Lara blinked, her expression a mix of excitement and confusion. "You are making me nervous." Her impatience shone through, though her eyes softened.
"Lara," he started, but his voice wavered, emotions tangling his words. "I've been thinking about this for a long time. About you, about us."
He hesitated, searching for the right words, his throat suddenly dry.
