The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 799

"My friends told me I should always have gifts ready and plan surprises often,"

Zane said.

I felt like I was about to cry when I finally understood what he meant.

When I was with Steven, I put so much into our relationship, but he never seemed

to care. But with Zane, I didn't think about those things as much-yet he noticed

everything.

Tears filled my eyes. I blinked them away, then met Zane's gaze and said slowly,

choosing my words carefully, "Thank you for putting so much effort into keeping

our relationship strong."

Zane pulled me into his arms and gently wiped away my tears. "Why are you

crying?"

I moved back from his embrace and met his eyes. "Because I can tell we're on the

same page about this relationship. But giving gifts too often might cause

misunderstandings, especially if we start expecting surprises all the time.

"There's only so much you can give and only so many surprises to come up with.

I'll be sitting at home waiting for something new, and once you run out of ideas,

that just turn into us

own views

and

that real devotion

companionship.

was in the

relationship was built on two people getting

when issues popped up, and working together

solution.

now and then could add a little spark and keep things

the day, that wasn't what marriage

got it after hearing what I

long time before finally saying,

now and then is fine. Just don't overdo

each word.

Zane replied

then that

took in

of roses

spreading warmth through

chest.

along with my suggestion. He could tell

that all the

even realizing it, his voice softened. "There's something else

it."

the rose petals when he said

I turned

you spend so much

of roses wasn't cheap, let alone another gift on top of