CHAPTER EIGHT
When Nick had suggested going for a walk, Adalind had assumed they would drive to a park or the woods, and go for a stroll. But instead, he had led her up to the rooftop. The air was crisp, but Nick was right; it was a beautiful night.
Adalind realized she hadn't been up there much in the short time they had lived here. She remembered going up to put Kelly to sleep a few times, but she had never stayed long enough to enjoy the view. She walked up to the edge and could see the entire city before her, the lights shining bright in the dark night.
"The view is absolutely stunning" she said.
"Not as stunning as you are" she heard Nick say behind her as he wrapped his arms around her.
Nick's heart started to beat a little faster. The moment he had been waiting for his entire life was finally here. He hugged Adalind a little tighter and kissed her hair. She turned around to face him. Her eyes were as sparkly as the stars above them. Nick couldn't take his eyes off her, he didn't want to either.
Adalind lifted her toes and wrapped her arms around Nick's neck. She kissed him, her soft lips brushing his and sending electric shocks through his entire body.
"Adalind..." Nick whispered, breaking the kiss. "I love you."
"I love you too" she said, smiling up at him.
The perfect moment was finally here. Nick swiftly took the blue velvet box out of his pocket. He took Adalind's left hand in his and bent down on one knee, making sure not to take his eyes off her. Her eyes immediately started tearing up.
"All my life, I've been searching for my soulmate" Nick said, looking up at her beautiful face. "And when I finally found you six years ago, you changed my life forever. You rocked my world and turned it upside down. But at the same time, you gave my life meaning. First you made me a Grimm, and then you made me a father... twice. You and our children mean the world to me."
Tears were rolling down Adalind's cheeks.
"You are my life and I will love you until my lungs give out" Nick continued. "I want us to grow old together, I want to wake up next to you every morning and fall asleep to the sound of your breath every night, for the rest of our lives."
Nick slowly opened the box, revealing the gorgeous diamond engagement ring.
"Adalind, will you marry me?"
"Yes!" Adalind said. "I want nothing more than to be your wife."
Nick smiled at the sound of her words... his wife. He took the ring out of the box and slid it on her finger; it fit perfectly. He finally got up and took Adalind in his arms, kissing her passionately. The world around them had completely faded away. In that moment, they could only see and feel each other.
After what seemed like an eternity, Adalind broke the kiss and looked up at Nick, smiling.
"I can't believe I'm going to marry a Grimm" Adalind said, letting out a little laugh.
Nick smiled back at her.
"A Grimm and his Hexenbiest... together at last" he whispered.
Nick looked down at the love of his life. He kissed her again, with all the tenderness in the world. He felt so complete, like never before. She was his and he was hers, now and forever.
- THE END -
(Please read the sequel - Til Death Do Us Part)