Love In A Time Of War

Chapter 11: Marry me?

Henry's P.O.V.

I admire her in the early morning light. Her hair sprawled out on the pillow as her face faces me, a contented look plastered on it, no doubt from last night when we ruined each other until just a few hours ago. She slowly awakens and I smile and brush her hair out of her face. "Good morning beautiful." I say and she chuckles. "Hello Mister." "I've got one coffee with fresh cream and sugar." I say and tempt her with the sweet smelling beverage. She takes the cup in her hands and leans against my chest. "I truly love you." I say and kiss her forehead. "Where is Analeise's father?" I ask and she chuckles softly then says: "Her father was a sailor and Renegade blockade runner. We lived from hand to mouth until I got pregnant. At the time I was just 18 years old. I had no idea what it was like to be a mother. Then when Analeise was born, the day after he was shot. Both my parents are dead, so it's just been me and Analeise." I reach in the drawer and pull out a velvet pouch as she sips her coffee. I pull out the diamond ring and lift her hand, then slide the ring on her dainty finger.