He took a deep breath, his heart racing as he looked into her eyes and the intensity of his feelings reflecting back at him.
"I see how fiercely you love me and it's beautiful. But I want you to know that my heart is yours―completely and unconditionally."
Julia's expression was that of shock and then quickly turned into joy and bliss. When Alex hugged her the way he just did, she assumed he was only showing his concern for how she felt.
In her mind, this was only natural as they had that unspoken relationship. But his words brought light into her otherwise darkening world. She couldn't help but smile in happiness.
Noticing her expression, Alex continued, "I know sometimes it might seem like my attention wavers or that others might catch my eye. But please believe me when I say that no one else holds a candle to you.
