Ella:

I turned into the brightest shade of red, his declaration making me feel tingly and warm all over. Unable to meet his gaze, I shyly bury my head in his chest, between the open folds of his white cotton shirt.

All the doctors and nurses went “Awww” as he carried me out of the suite into the hallway. Momentarily glancing at him, I whispered, “Please put me down Mr. Holt, people are staring at us.”

“I quite like the attention” he nonchalantly replied, continuing to carry me in his arms. David directs us to take the backdoor of the hospital since there was press waiting for us upfront. “Eh,...