Calhoun called for four specific people and that includes Savannah. He told them about the secret operation that they needed to do that night which will be at the private island in Palawan, Philippines. Someone reported something suspicious was going on and that they needed an immediate response from the military team. The Philippine Army were informed about the event and there were three officers wo were invited to make sure that nothing suspicious was happening.

Savannah understood that this was a sudden mission so she went back to her camp office to leave a message for Hawk that she will be home late. She didn't tell him why. Hawk knew that Calhoun already did his part and soon the event will start.

They have finished the set up around five in the afternoon and Shein arrived around this time as well. Not long after, Brown and Valkyrie came with Dr. Anderson. One after another, the invited guests came and the atmosphere were getting warmer and people were in jovial mood.

Jillyanna had changed her clothes as well and she was currently holding Jade's hand while Travis was holding their baby son. Even though they were not the highlight of the night's celebration, people were all looking at them. The husband and wife were handsome and beautiful. The daughter was very cute and adorable. Her joyful smile was contagious and the other people couldn't help but smile as well. Their son was very quiet but his eyes were observant and he looked at the people around them. He like a split image of Travis.

Hawk was a little nervous but Natsu was there for him to support him. With the look on his cousin's eyes, he knew that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with the man beside him. He knew that Taira loves the man named Schniezel Knight.

Back at the military camp, Savannah got inside the chopper with the other three soldiers. All three of them were close friends of Hawk. Perhaps, Calhoun was worried for her and since Hawk wasn't around, he looked for men who would be able to protect her in behalf of her boyfriend.

She wore her headphones and made sure that her hand guns were carefully placed within reach. "Are you all ready?"

"Yes. Let's get this mission started." Their pilot started the engine and soon, the chopper flew over the city. Calhoun took another chopper with several other officers who were also invited by Hawk. They couldn't alert Savannah so they had to leave the place separately.

Savannah still had no idea of what was about to happen. All she could think of was to get this mission over with so that she can go home and sleep in the arms of the man that she missed so much. She didn't really know why she was asked to go back to the camp when Hawk just got home from the mission. She felt sad about it but, at the same time, it was part of her duty. The country's welfare is her priority more than her own happiness. She couldn't just say no when it comes to mission.

After two hours, they were finally flying over the island's premises. By the looks of it, she can tell that it was a private resort and there were people holding a celebration. The beach at the east side was brightly lit and there were so many people chatting and some were dancing to the beat of the music. There were fire dancers and other performances as well.

"Where's the binocular?" Savannah asked but the men who were with pretended that the couldn't find it. In fact, they didn't really bring one with them. "Seriously?! Are we going to head out without knowing anything?"

"Let's scout the place on the west side first. Let's not become hasty." One of the soldiers stated.

"Where will you dock this chopper?" Savannah questioned.

"I can't dock this near the premises or the people will know. You have to get down with the rope."

"Alright. Just try to get low as you can so we can jump out." Savannah replied as she unfastened her seatbelt.

The other officer threw the rope down and he got down first. Savannah came second and the other pilot jumped last. "Make sure to keep your lines open. If anything hap-"

She wasn't able to finish her sentence when the first soldier who came down hit the back of her head. It was unexpected blow and she wasn't able to protect herself. Before she completely lost her consciousness, she heard someone's voice. "Let's undress her."

She was afraid but she couldn't seem to open her eyes.

Valkyrie met the soldiers at the west side and when he found that Savannah wasn't completely unconscious, he played a prank by saying 'let's undress her'. It would give her an impression that someone was really going to do something to her. And because he did that, he earned a whack on his head from Brown. Savannah was a girl after all and by saying those words, no matter how strong she was, she would still feel fear knowing someone wanted to rape her.

The loud noise assaulted her ears and she felt someone's hand was wrapped around her waist. She was on high alert and the moment she opened her eyes, she tightened her hold at the hand but when she raised her head, she met Hawk's eyes. She blinked her eyes and shook his head to dispel her hallucination but when she looked at the man again, it was still Hawk's face.

She was still frowning and couldn't process anything. The cold wind blew and she shivered from cold. That was when she realized that her camouflage was gone and she was already wearing a dress.

"Can someone explain to me what's going on?!" she exclaimed and looked around her. Her friends, family, even Natsu was there. They were all smiling at her but she wasn't the least bit happy at all. Recalling what she heard at the beach before losing her consciousness, she looked for Valkyrie. She knew it was Valkyrie. "Matthew Anderson! I will make you pay for what you said earlier!"

The surprise that Hawk planned with careful consideration became a venue for Savannah to vent her anger and anxiety. Valkyrie just laughed at her and even let his tongue out at her.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome the star of the night, Taira Azumi." Riley announced and everyone clapped. Savannah was still clueless but she went on stage and received the microphone from Riley.

"Uh..can someone tell what's happening first? I don't think it's my birthday today. Did something happen while I'm gone."

"Yes. Someone's planning to get married."

"Who? Am I going to become a bride's maid? Ah! No, that can't be." She mumbled which earned another round of laughter from the guests. "Is someone playing a prank on me?!"

Jillyanna couldn't help but snicker. "Tsk! If I remember correctly, someone suggested to do this during my engagement as well. I wonder who it was?"

"Engagement?" Savannah blinked her eyes and somehow, she felt extra nervous this time. She looked towards Hawk and towards the Knight family. They were all there and Natsu also raised his wine glass to gave her a toast. "No way!"

"Yes way!" The guests responded and laughed.

"Look at your hand." Winter instructed.

Savannah realized that there was a ribbon of red string tied around her red finger. She didn't notice it at all! She tugged it and she realized that the other end was tied around Hawk's ring finger as well. Hawk smiled at her and walked up to the stage. Her throat constricted and she was about to cry.

"It hadn't been easy for us. We've been to different dangerous mission and there were times that we almost lost our lives. Every time it happens, my fear would get the best of me. I promise that I will never let go of you. I've been planning this for a long time, even when we argued almost all the time. Tonight, under everyone's eyes, I want to take this opportunity to seal the promise I made." Hawk held her hand and kneeled on his left knee. "Taira, will you marry me?"

"Is that even a question?" Savannah pulled him and even took the ring from him. She put it on her ring finger and hugged him. "I've been waiting for this. I've been waiting for you to do this." She hugged him while wiping her tears away. How many times did she pray for this moment? She lost count already.

The thunderous claps from all the audience cheered everyone's hearts. They were happy to be part of this wonderful event and even Jade was jumping up and down from joy. "I wish you'll have a baby soon." She loudly wished which earned another laughter from the audience.