Bab 296: A Proposal

Nora looked at the shining stars in contentment as she sighed," The fireworks are going to go off on the other side of the palace, aren't they?"

"Hmm."

"And we are here so we'll miss out on seeing them..."

Demetri nuzzled her neck and asked," You want to go there to see them."

Nora shook her head, leaning a bit sideways to let him nuzzle close to her," Nah! I'd rather be with you. Create our own fireworks."

Demetri smiled, his warm breath sending shivers down Nora's spine. "Our own fireworks, huh?" he whispered playfully as he tickled her stomach. 

Giggling, she caught his fingers and intertwined them with hers. "It's going to be midnight soon."

"Yes."