Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Julien." A familiar voice gently called out his name, prompting Julien to turn around. His eyes were red.

Just a few steps away, Jonah stood in a smart, black formal outfit that matched Julien's. He had an outstanding air about him.

Jonah had been wearing that outfit all along, concealed under his coat to keep it a surprise from Julien.

In that moment, even Julien, often dense to subtleties, grasped what was happening. Overjoyed, he let out a shriek.

Simultaneously, a bright streak shot up into the sky, blossoming into the words-Marry me! "Among a thousand roses, you are the only one in my heart." Jonah walked forward confidently, then knelt down, presenting a bouquet of the only bright red roses in the entire manor.

"I love you, Julien. Will you marry me?" The passion within him made his voice husky and extremely sexy.

adding the final touch to this romantic

end, he cried before the love of his life. Tears streamed down his

could manage, but to Jonah, it was more than enough. Overwhelmed, Jonah pulled Julien into an embrace, tears

I? You deserve what everyone else has." Julien asked in a shaky voice, "Why are they all white roses?" "Landon used red roses for his wedding. I didn't want you to think I got them from him out of convenience." Jonah pulled out the silk handkerchief from

Julien burst out laughing.

coat." Jonah kissed Julien's reddened earlobe and whispered flirtatiously, "But you're more lovable than any flower. I know that best." Jonah might look noble and respected when he was being serious. But when he flirted, he was utterly seductive. He didn't have a care

his phone off, smiling.

not staying at the fortress tonight." Julien blushed, realizing he wanted

of the manor with

planned to drive Julien around for a tour this afternoon.

for the proposal that he hadn't explored the place with him. Love often made one feel indebted to the