Ugh, he'd thought getting onto his knees in front of her and declaring his sentiment would have earned him some credit. He'd hoped someone would clutch their chest and swoon over how romantic it all was. Instead he seemed to have gained not an inch of traction with the hovering family across the room, and only a begrudging tolerance from Valencia herself. What did women want, if not to be told they were the most important thing in the world?

"You are everything," he countered — in Spanish for the benefit of their audience. "I will do as you say."

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