“That we’re still climbing the mountain.”
He nodded. “We’ve reached a checkpoint, and now we’re moving forward. Growing our family. Pushing our boundaries,” he added with a devious grin. “The truth is, I renew all my promises to you with every kiss. Nikki, my love, I want to make it formal again. In front of our friends and our children.”
He stood, then got down on one knee. “Nikki Fairchild Stark, will you do me the honor of marrying me again?”
Her bright smile filled his soul. “Mr. Stark,” she said as she took his hands and pulled him up and into her arms, “it would be my absolute pleasure.”
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