Rose's POV

The words were spoken by me even before I caught myself for uttering them, and the instant they were uttered, the whole of my frame turned stiff. My eyes widened when trying to make sense of the situation.

Victor stood there, not moving, as if he hadn't heard the words right. He did not flinch for the beat of one heartbeat, and the weight of the things I'd said began to press upon me. Did I say this? Did I say this?

He blinked, his brow knotting in incredulousness. "Marriage? ...