[ In truth, she had never thought that this moment to be capable of happening with anyone. Not unless she returned to her tribe and settled for the idea of sharing her mate with others. She had resigned herself to traveling and enriching the lives of others, and in return, finding fulfillment in that. It is not an empty or hollow experience at all. The things she has seen, the things she and her sister have done...
Despite the tears, she tilts her head back to smile up at him. He hasn't upset her at all. She may yet find the words to share why she has reacted the way she has. It may not be instantaneous, but, she is certain she will before the end of the night. He is owed that.
Her smile widens as he places the ring on her finger. She does nothing to stop him of course. Her fingers are stretched out so he can easily slip the ring on her finger. Part of her wonders how he had it sized--did he look to see what size her rings were when they sat on the table stand? She may need to ask him that later as well.
Alkaid lets out a shaky exhale as she forces the emotions in her throat down. ]
Lantaa. [ There is no correction in how he says her name or it at all. Instead, it is more like permission given. ] The "K" is our tribe. Family has no need for it.
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Despite the tears, she tilts her head back to smile up at him. He hasn't upset her at all. She may yet find the words to share why she has reacted the way she has. It may not be instantaneous, but, she is certain she will before the end of the night. He is owed that.
Her smile widens as he places the ring on her finger. She does nothing to stop him of course. Her fingers are stretched out so he can easily slip the ring on her finger. Part of her wonders how he had it sized--did he look to see what size her rings were when they sat on the table stand? She may need to ask him that later as well.
Alkaid lets out a shaky exhale as she forces the emotions in her throat down. ]
Lantaa. [ There is no correction in how he says her name or it at all. Instead, it is more like permission given. ] The "K" is our tribe. Family has no need for it.
[ Another smaller way of her saying 'yes.' ]