In the end, they didn't say anything and just spent the time together on the picnic in silence. Sophie was worried she would say the wrong things; Leland didn't know how to start a conversation.
He didn't really have anything to ask her about because he knew what she thought or felt. He could feel it as her mate. He knew she was worried about the missing money pouch, thinking Duke Romanov would be upset if he knew she was careless and lost the money he gave her.
Of course, he didn't feel that way, and he actually wanted her to stop worrying so much about money, but he couldn't say it openly because then Sophie would wonder if he could read her mind.
So, Leland only kept things to himself. He realized he didn't need words. Being here with her, enjoying the beautiful weather, was so lovely. It was the end of winter, and the temperature was not as cold as before. That's why people could enjoy a pleasant time being outdoors.
