~Caius~

Everything seemed to be starting to go according to plan and dinner was almost over. Holding the small velvet box in my pocket my thumb creating slow circular motions on the material as I watch my mate seem not interested in her meal anymore began to confuse me "darling is there something wrong?" She looked at me with a smile on her face. Somehow when she does that I feel warm inside to a point I cannot explain but just enjoy how lovely it feels.

"You're awfully quite." Feeling my famous smirk coming along I couldn't help but wonder if she was catching on to my plan or maybe the girls tipped her for what was coming tonight. Turning to face the moon I couldn't help but acknowledge from the corner of my eye Leah was stretching her hand out to me and I quickly took it "are you doing this fancy thing tonight because it's a way of telling me you have to go on a mission?" I turned to look at her as I realized worry had taken over her beauty and the beat of her heart increased with fear. This must have been not a good idea for my plan but I want it to be something special "Caius please do not tell me you have..." I kissed her hand as she turned to her head away not letting others see her face while my amazing hearing overheard a small group gossiping about I am probably breaking up with her. Releasing her hand I got up from my seat and sat next to my wolf wrapping my arms around her small waist becoming fragile in my hold as clutched onto my suit jacket and out of habit I smirked. I knew from the beginning our love was scary her; the fact that she would easily forgive faster the Sam, the fact that even when we argued and she realized she was wrong she would immediately apologized and Lead Clearwater rather put you in a tub of acid then to apologize when she realizes she is wrong. Rubbing my hand on her bare back she seemed to answer the question herself.

"I have no mission I just want to spend time with my wolf and give her the best night to remember." I kissed her lips as she kissed back and I pulled away. Usually I wouldn't care how much we were kissing but I know what Leah dose to me and everyday it is a struggle to keep myself under control with this woman but I already know I am close to clearing this table and ripping that lovely dress of hers and dominating her right now in front of everyone with no problem but then I wouldn't want the humans to see a vampire plunging into his lovely wolf. Leah finally relaxed I held her close as she rested her head on my chest and kissed her forehead turning my focus to the little small gossiping group who quickly went back to their own meals. Music started playing to a symphony classic that must be my wolf favorite for she smiled in little delight. Getting up I reached for her "may I have this dance?" she smiled as she took my hand and I lead her into the middle of the dance floor. This night was working the way I want it to and perfect timing that Leah rested her head on my shoulder for I nodded at the leader who smiled and then made the music stop only to restart with the lullaby I made for Leah. She lifted her head confused as if in thought she heard this music before as it was now just us alone dancing while the spot light was on us she closed her eyes smiling once more as we continued to dance while others watched. Now was my time and now I wanted this night to close with a finishing touch; making Leah turn I grabbed the box out of my pocket and kneeled on one knee. Everyone gasped while Leah faced me shocked as I reveal the ring to her "Leah, never has a woman entered into my life the way you did. I am not the perfect man but I am a happy one for with you by my side I know I can face the world and in any situation as long as I have you in my life. I never truly knew what love was until I met and dealt with you for you are the most stubborn, strong headed, caring and loving creature I have ever crossed with in my lifetime. All I ask is just one thing in return from you and that is all I need from you; Leah Marie Clearwater will you marry me?" everyone awed and waited for her answer as Leah began to crying nodding her head as she weakly said yes. The humans began to clap as I slipped the ring onto her lovely finger and I pulled Leah into a kiss slowly pulling away Leah held onto me "happy birthday darling." She gasped as I smiled at her; she looked at the ring and looked back at me.

"Caius this looks like you paid a fortune." I chuckled.

"Are you forgetting how old I am funny if anyone thinks I will go bankrupt but yes the ring cost more than tigers three mansions put together?" She looked at me in shock "I want the best for you Leah and you deserve the best."

"I told you all I want is your love." She retorted.

"And you have my love now I want something from you Leah." I spun her around and pulled her back to me "all I want is your hand in marriage and for you to let me take care of you as I please. If you feel uncomfortable with how much I paid for the ring I am not sorry. You are my queen and I will treat you like one you will forever get the best of everything." I spun her again but pulling her back to me.

"I love that you want to spoil me Caius but…"

"Don't ever underestimate yourself darling" I kiss her lips "you have had nothing but sadness and misery and all I want is to given joy and happiness."

"I am happy with you, I am scared but I am happy. Happy that you love me and that I feel safe and I let my guard down and just be at ease but I am scared that I don't know how far will I go to be by your side. I never loved Sam like the way I love you if this is what love so post to feel like then why am I so scared to venture out with you in this journey." I banished the tear from her eye "I answered because I love you and I want to marry you and I will but I am scared if I lose you I don't want to know what pain I will be in." I kissed her lips and pulled away slowly.

"I will never leave you Leah; you will never know that pain ever." I hissed in her ear as she sighed in relief.

"Promise me."

"I promise you."