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I was unsure I was clear, but I realized that he understood it well enough.
“What you are saying is dangerous, not just for me, but also for you – and, um, your reputation if you end up killing me.”
While I had seen Metheus’ capability for kindness and honor, there was something less than sincere about what he had just said. He was hiding something.
“You till the soil to get it ready. Can you not do the same to me?” I asked, knowing how forward I sounded. I cringed deep inside, but it might be my only chance of having a normal life. “You calmed me down last night. We never thought it would be possible. We thought we had to find a water warlock for me to wed, but somehow you did something similar.”
“Are you asking me to woo you?” he asked, his face incredulous.
“Is it too hard to do that?” I squeaked, hurt at how he did not seem interested in trying.
He placed his hands on my shoulders, looking me straight in the eyes.
“We could try,” he said.
