Marry me!” The words quaked from deep within the sepulchre of his rib cage. He could hear sweet songs shoot and soar from his soul. The angels sighed and rejoiced.

Their eyes locked for a single moment, and Nick felt his heart jackhammering violently in his chest like it wanted to crack his rib cage open.

You miss all the shots you don’t take. True love will appear in your life…if you are brave enough to chase it.

He hesitated, all rational thoughts drowning in the seas of her azure eyes.

A herd of gods tripped over themselves running after her.

They’d apparently decided to end a dedicated, seven-year relationship over honey walnut shrimp.