Amber felt her heart swell with love at his words. She reached up to cup his cheek, her touch gentle and loving. "I'll consider that, Stefan," she whispered, her voice filled with sincerity.

Stefan's eyes widened in surprise at her answer. He lifted her chin gently, gazing into her eyes with hope. "I think about it all the time," he admitted, his voice filled with emotion. "I want nothing more than to start a family with you, Amber."

"I'm not promising anything, but I will consider it," Amber repeated.

Stefan's eyes shimmered with unshed tears as he pulled her close, holding her tightly against him. "Thank you so much, baby,"...