Chapter 287

Cordelia did as she was told and felt Zephyr flipping her hand over. Her palm faced up, and she felt something landing in her hand. When she opened her eyes, she saw a necklace in it. Precious sapphires were etched into stars and the moon, hanging off a platinum necklace. His voice was deep and gentle. “Cordelia, I’ve plucked the stars and moon for you. “What about you? Will you marry me? Let’s not part forever, okay?” Cordelia pressed her lips together, tears brimming from her eyes. Zephyr hugged her and softly stroked her hair. “You don’t have to answer me now,” he said considerately. “I’ll give you time as long as you remember that I’m always here waiting for you.” Cordelia nodded and sobbed herself silly against his chest. “Zephyr.” “Hmm?” “I can actually answer you now…” Zephyr’s heart lurched as he listened quietly. “I do need some time to prepare myself.” She looked up at him with a sincere smile. “I also need some time to explore this world. I hope that when I ma