*Loveth's POV*
If you had told me months ago that I'd be waking up in Ethan's arms, my heart safe and still… I would've laughed. Or cried. Maybe both.
But here I was — in a quiet beach house, miles away from chaos, wearing his shirt, breathing peace.
"You're staring," I whispered, eyes still closed.
Ethan chuckled. "Because I still can't believe you're mine."
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*Ethan's POV*
There was something about seeing her like this — relaxed, glowing, completely at ease — that made me want to freeze time.
"I brought you here because I wanted us to just be… us," I said. "No secrets. No scars. Just love."
She sat up slowly, ocean breeze dancing through her hair. "And pancakes," she added with a grin.
"Obviously."
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*Loveth's POV*
We spent the day like dreamers: barefoot walks, laughter in the water, shared secrets under the sun.
But that evening — just as the sky turned gold — he held my hand tighter.
"Close your eyes."
I did.
When I opened them… he was on one knee.
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*Ethan's POV*
"I lost you once. I broke your trust. But every day since, I've worked to be the man who deserves you."
I opened the ring box. It wasn't just a ring — it was a promise.
"Loveth… marry me."
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*Loveth's POV*
My heart exploded in my chest — not from shock, but from the warmth of being truly seen.
"Yes," I whispered, tears falling. "A thousand times yes."
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*Ethan's POV*
We didn't need fireworks. Her smile lit up the sky.
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*Loveth's POV*
The past didn't define us anymore. Love did.
And this time, I knew it was forever.
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