Page 119 of SEAL of Bravery

“Garrison.”

“I know it’s soon, but I can’t wait, Katelyn.I can’t wait for you and Thomas to be a part of my everyday.I want to wake up with you in my arms and go to sleep the same.I want to eat dinner with you guys every single night and spend our evenings together—as a family.So, Katelyn Ellis.Will you marry me?”

Tears blur my vision, and I can’t even see Garrison or the ring, but my heart is so, so full.“Yes.Yes!”I squeal, and he stands.I throw my arms around his neck and slam my mouth onto his, giving in to every bit of love I carry for him.

I never thought I’d find what I have now.

Never even dreamed of falling in love.

And now I not only have a love for me but someone who loves my son as his own.Someone who will never lay a hand on me in anger and will love me until the day I leave this earth.

Garrison is an answer to a prayer I didn’t know I had.I guess it’s a good thing God knows what’s in our hearts, even when we don’t.