Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 887 The End of Their Road 3

William remained kneeling at Emelie's feet, his tall frame allowing him to rise just enough to embrace her.

He gently ran his hand down her back to soothe her trembling. He knew how much she was hurting.

Her pain was layered from carrying the weight of her family's vengeance all those years. It was also the toll of their never-ending battles, and the looming reality of his short time left.

William swallowed hard, trying to speak in a lighter tone. "Remember our wedding? We were halfway through it. How about we finish the other half now? If the groom could go from Wesley to Samuel, why can't it change from Samuel to me?"

Emelie's fists hit William's back, but he remained stubborn.

"Marry me. Please, marry me... I brought the ring. It's the same one-Eros. It's always been yours. Put it back on, will you?" he insisted.

William pulled out Eros from his pocket as he spoke. The diamond was still pristine, no matter how much time had passed.

what? So I can cut

give in. "I've got two scars, both because of you. Do you know how long they'll last? Sure, they'll fade. Maybe in ten, or 20 years, you'll barely see them. My skin will regenerate and

but bones, a forensic examiner will still be able to tell the scars. They'll know I had a puncture wound in my

skip the burial. We'll get cremated and mix our ashes. We'll blend so completely that my ashes can fill the gaps in your bones. How

on William's shoulder, frustrated at

something that he picked up from Elias. When all else failed,

William embraced her tightly.

a moment, he said, "You know I'm a good shot. Whether it's with a bow or a gun, my aim's always true. That arrow, all those years ago... I calculated its path and knew exactly where to shoot,

from Emelie. For once, Emelie didn't have to hear it from someone

also knew that Wesley would be at the docks. I threw you into the sea because

her grip

was good, that you calculated the shot well enough to spare my life. But what made you so sure Wesley would be there in time

others? How could he be certain? If Wesley had

it on fire, but until Wesley made sure you were safe,