Kate's POV

He brought his face closer to me, his eyes radiating sincerity. “Kate, you are the light of my life. I want to always make you happy.”

I felt tears of emotion start to well up in my eyes. “Erlan, you are also the light in my life. I don't know what I would do without you.”

We looked at each other in silence, feeling deep love and happiness. Without any more words, Erlan brought his lips closer to mine, and we shared a kiss that was soft and full of love as if time had stopped for a moment.

When we finally broke free, Erlan looked at me...