““That first night in the cave… why did you—I mean, why haven’t you done it again?” His arms tightened around her. “I thought it was best to wait and speak to your father first.” “What?” Her brows drew together. “My father? What does that have to do with my father?” “I wanted to tell him my intentions and receive his blessing for your hand.” His eyes opened and he met her astonished gaze. “Isn’t that what your people do?” “It is,” she whispered. “Would you be opposed to my courting you?””
