"Yes, Leland…?" Sophie batted her eyes adorably at the man's word. As she looked at his face, covered with a mask, the curiosity and desire to see his real face resurfaced. Now that she knew who he was… she wanted to see the real him.
Even if he was badly disfigured, she wanted him to know that she didn't mind. She accepted him for who he was.
He was her Lee.
"I… I asked you to marry me so I can make you my mate," Leland spoke honestly. "After the incident that you were almost drowned in the river, I know the only way for me to protect you is if you are my mate."
He waited for her reaction before he continued. If Sophie showed any signs of feeling offended or angry, he would apologize and use better wording to express his feelings for her.
Sophie didn't say anything. She wanted him to speak more before she could understand what happened. So, Leland continued.
