The bombshell hung in the air, reverberating through the quiet farm as Reid declared they were flying to Vegas to get married. Bella's eyes widened, a mixture of shock and disbelief etched on her face.
"You must be joking," she finally uttered, searching his eyes for any sign of jest.
Reid's expression remained serious, devoid of humor. "I'm not joking, Bella."
For a moment, she stood there, speechless, grappling with the enormity of his statement. When she found her voice, it was laced with incredulity.
"Why? Why would you want to marry me all of a sudden?"
Reid met her gaze with unwavering intensity. "You're mine, Bella. You've been mine since the moment you opened your heart and your legs for me."
His blunt words hung in the air, and Bella felt a mix of anger and disbelief. She
