章 137: On the same page 

She gazed at the moon, wondering what magic it held for the night. Because at the moment, she wanted one. She could feel the beating of her heart as if it was about to burst at any time. 

She wanted him so much that it suddenly felt hard to breathe. She waited for him to speak about what scope of their relationship was about to change.

He moved in the sand until he was finally facing her. He stared at the side of her face, illuminated by the light that came from the only source of light. He could see the uncertainty on her face, but he could not read her eyes as she avoided his gaze.

"Look at me, Dani." This time, he was not forcing her. It would be up to her to decide if she would like to agree to his new arrangement. 

He would not be using any tactics, a form of coercion, or any incentive. 

He wanted her to accept his proposal because she wanted it too, without any conditions.