i half-smiled at how that sounded exactly like something i 'd said before about my own new life . since when do you take someone elses side over your family ? he turned sideways , and i forced myself to focus beyond the gun 's sight . you 're a lucky girl ; by the looks of it , it could have been a lot worse . '' and just as instantly , he walked across the kitchen and when he arrived at me , he took my left hand , lifted it and slid an old-fashioned diamond ring on my ring finger . 