I've Been Proposed to by a Villain

I witnessed a murder scene of a villain. To make matters worse, he caught me. I think I hear the sound of death beckoning. He approaches me, his hand in his coat. I wonder what he’s reaching for. A knife? A gun? I guess it doesn’t matter. There’s only one thing I can think of now. “I’m going to die.” I wasn’t expecting what he pulled out of his coat. “Will you marry me?” “What?” --- I witnessed the novel's villain murdering someone - and even got caught witnessing it! I can practically hear the bell signalling the end of my life ringing. However, what he gave me was... "Marry me." A ring. One with a huge gem at that! What's going on here?! Is this not better than dying, My Lady? Let's get married. My newly-wed life with the villainous lead begins now! --- Whisked away into the novel ...