The words fell from his lips like sugar.

Fable looked him in the eyes, heart beating rapidly at his words despite her best attempts. Something playful burst in her chest, something she thought she’d long forgotten.

“Kinda late for a date. I’m still waiting on that ring,” A sly smile crept onto her lips.

His eyes lit up like fireworks. He grinned, wider than ever before, as he leaned in close. “My apologies, my lady. I’ve yet to find a gem ...