"I think . . . I'd go for more," Her words met his audits, and nearly stopped him in his tracks. His mind even blanked. A smirk quickly grew over his lips as he rose to his feet, before bowing his head to her. "Then, Daneliya. As your soulmate, I ask for you to be my mate." His crimson eyes looked to her, and he waited for her answer. Surely it would be a yes, but he was increasingly eager. This would be his first woman, his first lay. And surely he'd show up the man who still breathed and slept with his soulmate.

Maverick;