Roy's expression softened, and he pulled her closer, placing a soft kiss on her forehead. "I need time to give you a proper answer. Can you wait for me?"
He had already made up his mind to disclose the truth to the Female Siren once the awakening ceremony was over. He was determined to express his love for Delilah and his desire to marry her, even though he was still married to the Female Siren, but he also didn't want the Female Siren to be hurt by the sudden inclusion of another woman in his life, and he had chosen to wait until after his awakening as he would then be considered a fully grown adult who could marry whomever he pleased, and as many women, as he liked. Moreover, he wished to give Delilah the honor of a proper wedding ceremony.
