She turned to him. “I’m done. Let us go.”
”…oh.” He looked very relieved. “That makes sense. Sorry.” He leaned in and gave her a quick kiss. “I don’t see a problem then.”
Helda screamed. “I’m so sorry! I don’t know what happened.”
He cupped her face with his hand. “Just because…I don’t think I’m ready for marriage doesn’t mean we can’t be together, right?” he asked desperately.
“You’re Tayen! That’s who you are!”
”I…I didn’t mean it like that. I can’t ‘get’ you, I just want you to stay with me. But I won’t blame you if you don’t want to.”
“It’s not just one thing. I want you, all of you, because you are the most incredible person I’ve met. And for some reason you care about me.”
Helda’s tears fell faster. “Yes! You should!” She glared at Carab. “This is your fault!”