"It wasn't a diamond ring but when a member of the Black Roses proposed, his future wife wore his Black Roses ring. You've seen it on Audrey, Farrah, and Fanny."

She looked up from the box and looked him in the eye.

"Propose?" Her voice was soothing immediately, her heart pounding in her chest.

Charles gently stroked her cheek. "You hate big gestures, Rosabella. But you're getting a ring. It's non-negotiable."

Speechless, Rosabella held out her hand as Charles took ...