Loving Heaven's Gift- Book 2

Chapter 17.

As soon as William sat down, he crossed his arms and heaved a great big sigh. "What do you want to ask, Lord Steele? From the look that I see on my sister's face,  I am sure that Angel would be wanting to know what's going on as well." Tyler held on to Angel's hands all the more tighter, he gazed into her eyes and smiled. "It would be a great honor, if you would consent and bless me with your hand in marriage. I have come to care about you in the short amount of time that we have been acquainted. Since I'm hoping that you will say yes I believe that it would be silly if we continued to address each other with our titles and to keep up with formalities don't you think? Also I swear that I will not only be faithful to you, I will also be a great father to Cameron and a loving husband to you. I'd admit that not many marriages start with an instant family, but I want to let you know that even if you say no to my proposal, I'll still love you for all eternity. Agree to become my wife, and I will put you first in this marriage." 

At first, Angel was stunned by the loving way he proclaimed his love for her, but then she felt a little bit annoyed. She grabbed his face and held him in front of her, she gazed back into his deep green eyes and kissed his cheek. "You had me at the part where you said that you would love me and be a good father to Cameron. But I don't want to be thrust into the first place in our marriage, rather I want us to grow as a family who supports one another, I would be content with just that." Tyler gathered her closer and hugged her, he then looked behind him and looked at his future brother in law for approval. William smiled and nodded.

              "She's right you know, you not only had her at stating that you would love Cameron as your son but that you would love my sister, that in itself proves that you have a deep love and affection for her, Thank you, Tyler, you have my permission to marry her and to become her husband. But I warn you, she can be extremely stubborn when she wants you to listen to her opinion, but she'll be very supportive and lovingly helpful whenever needed." Tyler was so thankful, that he gathered Angel closer and held on to her. He started kissing her neck but as he was about to continue, he heard the sound of William clearing his throat. Embarrassed, he let go. "Thank you for what you said about Cameron, and I wanted you to know that I was attracted to you as well since the first time we met." 

She whispered in his ear. "But for Cameron's sake I had to act aloof and distant, will you please forgive me?" Just then the door burst open, and in ran the crying toddler and right behind her came to her nurse. Ms. Hood bowed profusely, "Begging your pardon my lordship, I didn't mean to interrupt your meeting with milady, but Sophia just awoke from her nap, I was just about to change her when she suddenly burst into tears and ran here." Both Angel and Tyler glanced at each other and smiled, "That's quite alright Mable," He said as he gathered Sophia up from Mable's arms. "In the meantime please return to your duties in regards to the other children and inform me when Mr. Wilder arrives, he is to be James new tutor."

At the mention of his name, William unfolded his arms and sat all the straighter. "Did you just say, Mr. Wilder? I hear he is extremely strict and despite having that personality, his students go on to accomplish great things." "Indeed! He was commissioned by my own father, and I had the opportunity to learn from him. When I was James age, I thought it was a curse. I thought that my father had disapproved of me for some unknown reason, however as I learned from that man, I came to see how wrong I was."William stood up from where he was sitting and approached the bed, where both Tyler and Angel were, he placed his one hand on Tyler's shoulder and the other on his sisters head, "Now that I have heard and seen the way you conduct yourself towards your children as well as to the infatuation you show to my sister, I would like to know when you want and where you want to conduct the wedding. Would you like it to be a large affair or something small with just friends and family?"

Tyler turned to Angel, "What do you say my love? On what size would you like to have for our wedding? Angel pondered on his question for a moment, "Well I don't want to take away the celebration from Daniel and Aspen's wedding, but I think it would be wonderfully romantic if we had it on the same day, but maybe sometime later in the evening."