The time leading up to the prison break in was a blur, and in what felt like no time at all a whole year had passed. Rafe finally brought Tasha into the loop, who happily helped him and the brothers find an escape route once they found the clues they were looking for located by the prison. At first, Tasha was able to enjoy working with them again, but the closer the date came, the more anxious she became. Rafe noticed this, and he tried his best to encourage her, always taking time to remind her that the plan would work.

"Are you doing alright?"

Tasha was standing on a ledge of a cliff overlooking the vast sea that expanded across the world. Rafe had taken her on a date, after which they took a hike (more like climbed to paths most wouldn't dare travel) and were now standing at the highest point of the land.

"Yeah, yeah." Tasha smiled slightly as she looked over her shoulder at him.

"Hmm, you sure about that?" Rafe asked as his gaze, ever so serious, lingered on her.

"I'm just worried." Tasha shrugged, turning back to stare at the water flowing below.

"You don't need to worry, sweetheart."

"I know, but what if something happens to you?"

"Nothing is gonna happen to me," Rafe wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a close embrace. "You know why?"

"Enlighten me." Tasha smiled as she leaned into his touch, lacing her fingers with his as they rested across her abdomen.

"Nothing is going to happen to me because I love you, and I'd be nothing without you. We've gone over the plan a thousand times, Tash. It's going to work." Rafe guaranteed, pressing his lips to her shoulder.

Tasha shuddered at the soft feeling of his lips gracing her skin. "I love you too, Rafe... I just wish I didn't have to stay here."

"Even if you could go, I'd worry about you too damn much." He admitted with a smile as he held her a little tighter, pressing kisses up the side of her neck.

Tasha sighed contently, pulling away from Rafe's embrace only to turn to face him. His eyes gazed down into hers as she reached her hand up to caress the smooth skin of his jaw, a smile dancing across her lips. "Promise me you'll come back to me."

Rafe mimicked her position, caressing her cheek before he moved a loose strand of hair away from her face. His other hand lightly touched her waist, and Tasha noticed he was holding something. "I promise you, Tasha, I will always come back to you."

Tasha smiled at him, her hands resting against his chest before he pulled back slightly.

"I know I'm not the most expressive person with my feelings but you — fuck, I love you so damn much. I don't want to ever be without you. I promise you I will be there for you, no matter what happens. I am yours, and I will always be yours."

"Rafe...?" Tasha's eye's widened as he knelt to the ground, holding a beautiful silver diamond ring in his hand. His eyes sparkled as he gazed at her, a nervous, yet joyful smile on his face.

"Will you marry me, Tasha?"

Tasha felt tears well in her eyes as she nodded, grinning widely. "Yes. Yes! Of course, Rafe — yes!"

Rafe smiled the happiest smile she had ever seen him have as he slid the ring on her finger before standing, wrapping his arms around her waist before crashing his lips down against hers.

"I love you." Rafe whispered against her lips, and he realized he was nearly crying. He held her tighter as he held them back, kissing her shoulder instead. Tasha kissed his neck lovingly, unable to stop smiling. A few tears of joy fell down her face.

"I love you, Rafe. So so much."