"Then...someday, we will," Jacob promised. "But I just want to make sure we're both ready before we do and I want..."

He trailed off, a little embarrassed about this part. How did someone explain how they'd made plans for a marriage that hadn't even happened yet? Especially when said someone was a guy and not a girl; at least girls were allowed to daydream about weddings.

"I want to be sure I'm going to be the husband you deserve before I start asking, is all."