He felt like he'd given his heart to Elissa at this moment.

He thought she'd help him keep it safe and hidden.

He thought he'd never take it back as long as she wanted to keep it.

Following several turns, the Land Rover stopped at his residence's gate. Raphael glanced at the clock-it was already midnight.

As he unfastened his seat belt, he cast a sidelong glance at Elissa and softly inquired, "Feeling hungry? I can whip up something for you."