Emily had completely forgotten the “danger” of a looming proposal. Now that it happened, she was surprised, but not shocked. Despite all her previous fears, the feeling was not of her freedom being taken away or of her youth ending, but rather of something new beginning.

She could still feel young and adventurous, especially when she was standing on top of a mountain. It was a symbol of what her life could be, the experiences she could share with her one true love. When she ...