He had to act fast not to fall backwards when Fia showered him in excited affection. He managed to stay kneeling, and stood after she pulled back to put the ring on. It didn't last, though, and as soon as he'd found his balance, Fia was clinging to him again, happy yips and tail wagging a mile a minute.
He hadn't realized he'd been grinning the entire time, laughing whenever she yipped or hugged him tight, pausing to kiss her face gently a few times in their 'second' hug and sighing into her fur as he held her close a moment. "I love you so much..." He murmured, just loud enough for her ears only.
And then, a voice louder than the cluster of the pack sounded in his ears and he looked up to spot Jazper, announcing the engagement with pride and patting the boy on the back firmly. Gunnar looked lost for a moment, though that smile was still there, his arms still around his new fiance's waist.. and for once, he was at a loss for words. Who could be said.
He watched Jazper walk away and turn to address another lady of the pack, the action reminding him of the excited beauty in his arms. Dark eyes moved back to Fia's and he grinned, kissing her nose quickly. "Happy Solstice, Fia." He grinned, tail wagging behind him. He'd never been this excited, this happy, or this proud before. This was his lady, his partner, his mate. Now and forever.
together forever, never to part. ♥