Tyler's POV

“Three…” I counted, keeping my tone calm. She just stared at me, eyes wide and confused, like she couldn’t decide if this was a joke or a nightmare.

“Two—”

“Wait!” she gasped suddenly. “Wait, please.”

I stopped counting, tilting my head slightly as I looked at her. Her chest was rising and falling fast, her eyes glistening with tears.

“I’m listening,” I smirked.

“I’ll… I’ll marry you,” she whispered, so softly that I almost didn't hear ...