You are that, and more: everything that I could have dreamed of or hoped for, to be precise. [ It feels as though he could speak those words a thousand times over and it still would not adequately express how he feels. But still he tries to tell her that with his words and with his actions. ]

You need only be yourself, Alkaid. Lantaa. [ He nudges his nose against her cheek once more as his lips turn up into a small smile. ] And you have already given me everything. There is no need for you to give me anything more. [ But after a moment's pause, he adds: ]

Should we find ourselves blessed with children, I would quite happy indeed, although I have already found my happiness, and it is right here in front of me.