"Anniversary. Congratulations," Alec said and though his tone was mild, the sentiment was sincere. He couldn't be sure if this was Isabelle's longest relationship but he knew it had to be close and he was happy that she was happy. He was glad that she was happy with someone who was as good a guy as Billy was. Some of the Downworlders she'd dated back home were...less than reputable.

"Why was he down on one knee in the first place?" Alec asked her, amused. "I hope it wasn't intentional and that he wasn't actually trying to pull some prank on you to make you think that he was gonna...?"

He didn't think Billy was that kind of person but, if that was what he'd done, Alec was going to have to find him and glare at him angrily before threatening him with a punch in the head if he played with his sister's emotions like that again.