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JESS

Running with Luke had always been one of my favorite things, but today felt different.

He seemed tense, his stride steady but his jaw tight, like he was lost in his own thoughts. I couldn't help but glance at him as we kept up a casual pace. The late afternoon sun painted everything in soft gold, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was on his mind. "What's wrong?" I finally asked, breaking the rhythm of our steady breathing.

He looked over at me, a flicker of hesitation in his eyes. "Nothing," he said, his voice a little too casual. "Just hoping Josh gets drafted back to the team next season. I miss playing with him."

I nodded, focusing on the road. "Yeah, it would be nice to have Laura and Josh living nearby again. Especially after

everything..." Luke hated talking about what happened because he felt guilty. At some point, I hope he realizes I don't blame him.

He hummed in agreement, but the tension didn't leave his shoulders.

We ran in silence for a while, the sound of our footsteps mixing with the distant chirp of cicadas. slowed when we reached the

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halfway point, gesturing over my shoulder. "Should we turn back?"

"Let's finish the normal route," he said quickly, almost too quickly. "I need the run to clear my head."

I shrugged and fell back into step beside him. I didn't press him further. Luke had his moods, and I'd learned over the years that he'd talk when he was ready.

As the sun dipped lower, casting long shadows across the trail, we turned into the park bordering the nature reserve. This was my favorite part of my run-a lush green space where the air felt cooler and cleaner, with a lake glimmering in the distance. The weeping willow came into view, its long branches swaying gently in the breeze. It was my favorite spot in the park, the perfect combination of serene and magical. But something was different.

Candles.

I slowed, my heartbeat quickening for a reason unrelated to the run. Beneath the tree, a small table was set up, glowing in the soft light of candles arranged in a neat circle. A bottle of champagne rested in an ice bucket, flanked by a tray of colorful macarons.

"Luke..." I whispered, turning to him in surprise.

He had stopped beside me, his expression soft but unreadable. "Wanted to surprise you," he said simply, his voice steady.

Tears stung my eyes, but I blinked them away. "This is so romantic," I murmured, my voice barely audible.

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He smiled a hint of nerves in the way he rubbed the back of his neck. "We deserve a do-over," he said, stepping closer. "This is me starting fresh-a new page."

I nodded, unable to find the words. Instead, I walked toward the table, the soft grass cool beneath my sneakers. Luke was right behind me, pulling out a chair with a touch of old-fashioned chivalry that made my heart ache

A chessboard made of macarons was set up on the table, each piece decorated with intricate chocolate designs.

dessert into a game?" I asked, laughing through the emotion bubbling up inside

returning. "Figured it'd keep your

with me. I'd eaten half his board already as

reached out and gently stopped me, his

confused. "What? You don't get

around," he said, his gaze steady but

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the

on the bottom in a shimmering gold was

my voice barely above

just watched me, patient and calm, though the way his hands rested on

the macaron again. Slowly, I pressed

by the soft blue filling,

A ring.

up. A delicate diamond sparkled in the candlelight, set in a simple

looked up, Luke was already on

His hands, however, were another story-slightly trembling

my life without you. I don't want to. I want to spend every day proving to you that you made the right choice by

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smiled then, his confidence breaking through as

to speak, so I nodded-quick, frantic nods that made him laugh softly. "Yes," I finally managed,

finger with a care that made my heart swell. And then he

tilted his

The heat between us ignited, spreading through my

it

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then lower to the curve of

heart thundered in my chest, every nerve in my

waist. His thumb brushed

when he finally spoke. "If I don't get you home

words didn't match the hunger

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stomach flip. I swallowed hard, my breath catching

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LUKE

up in a way that had my pulse pounding. She stared down at the ring on her finger as though it were magic, her straight into a tree. "Babe. Focus," I murmured, tugging her back

laughed, the sound rich and warm, vibrating through me in a way that made my grip tighten. "I can't help it-blinded by this massive diamond," she said,

smirked, my thumb brushing over her hip before I

head, her grin turning wicked. "Subtle and massive.

and unguarded-made every nerve in my body buzz. I wanted to stop right there, pull her into my arms,

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