My Officer

Chapter 29: Yes

Dany's POV

I hadn't seen Nathaniel at all today. He had messaged me in the morning saying he was going in to work early. I was finished preparing his food. I was waiting for him to arrive home so we could talk.

The front door opened and closed. I stood up making my way to the front door. I stopped as I saw the expression on his face. His eye bags seemed darker than usual. His usual bright eyes looked dull. He looked pale almost as if he was sick.

I stepped closer to him extending my hand placing it against his cheek, "are you okay? How are you feeling?"

Nathaniel closed his eyes and moved his head to kiss my palm. He opened his eyes meeting my gaze. I smiled lightly and he burst out in tears.

Panic coursed through me as I saw him slide down to the floor. I immediately bent down in front of him.

Nathaniel covered his face with his hands as he sobbed into them. I rested my hands on his knees griping them lightly.

"What's wrong?"

Nathaniel took his hands from his face wiping his tears. His tear full eyes looked into mine. He brought his hand up caressing my cheek.

"There was an awful case today. A man murdered his wife, son, and baby. The crime scene was horrible. There was blood everywhere. The baby was only 4 months. The boy was only 3 years old."

I tried to hold back my tears as Nathaniel told me of what he had seen. "I'm sorry."

Nathaniel gave me a weak smile, "it's okay. I have you."

He rested his forehead against mine as he took my hand in his, "I will always protect you and our children."

My chest filled with warmth and it spread through out my whole body. My heart began to thump harder and louder.

Finding courage I spoke, "Nathaniel, let's get married."

He lifted his head not backing away, "what?"

"I want to marry you. Let's get married."

"Wait, I thought you were mad at me?"

I sighed, "I wasn't mad at you. I was more mad at myself for being so jealous. You've always told me everything and you told me she might show up at your work. I over reacted and I'm sorry."

I felt his hand on my face turning my head to face him.

He smiled and helped me stand up. "Well, if we are going to do this. We should do it the right way."

"What do you mean?"

Nathaniel smirked as he got down on one knee, "Daenerys Thea Abele, will you do me the honor of letting me be your husband? I promise to love you and cherish you for the rest of our lives. Will you marry me?"

Tears fell from my eyes, "yes!"

He stood up pulling me into a tight hug, "I love you."

"I love you too"