Chapter 7

Embry's P.O.V

I'd gotten down on one knee and tried, to the best of my abilities, to describe my love for her. Of course we would've been here all week if I were actually to tell her how much she meant to me. As I took out the ring I'd gotten for her she just starred at me, not quite believing what she was seeing. Then a sudden thought came to me. What if she said no? It was taking her an awful long time to respond. I began to get nervous. Maybe I'd put her into shock. I looked up as she mumbled something unintelligible.

"Yes," She whispered, while smiling, "Of course I will". My heart did a complete front flip. I eagerly took out the ring from its velvet container and slipped it on her fourth finger. I was a guy, but even to me the ring was beautiful. I could imagine Paul freaking out when we got back but all I could think about was how Thaila looked at this moment. I engrained her every feature into my mind. The sun had perfect timing as it broke through the clouds right after Thaila had accepted me proposal. Besides Tristan turning into a vampire and Thaila being so shocked I'd have to say that this was definitely the best day of my life. I had a fiancée, soon to be Mrs. Thaila Call.

Thaila's P.O.V

Mrs. Call, Thaila Call. I'd been repeating my soon to be last name over and over as me and Embry, my fiancée, walked hand in hand to the house. I was to be married after knowing Embry for only a month. Sure to non-imprintees this would seem incredibly rash and stupid but to me it was just right. I had no doubts what so ever that he was the one for me.

Paul wasn't at home when we arrived, no doubt seeing Lisa. "So," Embry said in a soft voice right above me ear, "Ms. Curtis when do you think we should break the news to your parents?" My heart thudded then came to a stop. Parents, I hadn't even planned on telling them. I'd been more concerned with all the explanations I'd have to give at school tomorrow. It was our last year in high school so it wouldn't be too bad telling everyone why I had a diamond ring on my finger.

"My p-parents," I stuttered, trying to catch my breath, "wouldn't care." The equivalent of a snarl rumbled in his chest. I couldn't think of anything else as his arms snaked their way around my waist.

"They better care, I'm about to take away their only daughter. Plus it wouldn't be right to get married without their blessing."

"Believe me," I said. His hands encircled my waist and I let out a sigh. It wasn't fair that he was doing this to me, making my heart thud against me chest. "You will only receive a curse from my parents, much less a blessing." He turned me around so I could look into his burning topaz eyes; so unfair.

"I still think we should give it a shot." No lights were on in the house. The only trace of luminosity was the small porch light outside the window. This was not a good situation for me. Under any other circumstance I would've been ecstatic, but with my resolve wavering with every passing second I needed to get in control.

"No, Embry," I said pushing against his chest and failing to move him away. "It'd be a bad idea. I don't think I'm ready to face my parents yet."

"Thai, I know it'll be hard but I really think it would be worth our while. It would sort of make every thing seem more official." His fingers were underneath my shirt touching my waist as his lips brushed the side of my face. Damn, he wasn't letting this go. The only way I could win would be if I broke down in tears and begged him, right now I wasn't in the mood for that. Embry and I had probably kissed over a thousand times. I didn't know why I was hyper ventilating. The intensity of this moment was like nothing I'd ever experienced before.

"Don't be angry if they don't give us they're blessing," I muttered.

"Thanks Thai," he said as he kissed me with fervor and passion. "You know," he said between kisses, "I'm pretty positive we'll get that blessing." His mouth moved down to my neck, allowing me some air, then instantly returning to my lips in a few seconds. A new sound and a light made both me and Embry pull apart. Paul was in the door way looking thoroughly disgusted.

"I came in to congratulate you two but it seems like I've interrupted the celebration." Paul was obviously embarrassed even though he didn't show it. "Any ways I'm in the house now," waving his hands in the air to indicate his existence he added, "so please save it for the honeymoon." I was positive my emotions weren't as in check as Paul's, I blushed a deep red while grinning like an idiot.

"Don't worry Paul," Embry said. "We won't be here tomorrow. We're going to Thaila's parents to get their blessing." I heard Paul mumble something like 'Good luck with that,' before he disappeared into his bedroom.

"You ready for this?" Embry asked with seriously.

"With all that bribing you had me go through you're asking this now?" He chuckled.

"I didn't really see that as bribing. I just wanted to kiss my fiancée." I sighed, there was no hope. I couldn't stay angry at him.

"Guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be." Embry knew all about my past lifestyle, knew that even though I'd grown up in a huge house with lots of money and servants that I'd never really been happy. Yet here we were, driving down the highway to return to that nightmare of a life I'd had.