"Holy shit," I agreed, staring down at the ring as well before I cupped Eddie's hand between my wrists, careful with my hook, and kissed him. I loved him so much. This didn't need to happen tomorrow or next month or even next year, but I still knew it would.

That sent thrills of pleasure and excitement and emotion down my spine. I was shaking a little, my adrenaline having shot up as high as it had ever been, I thought.