Two Rivers Isle Hide away

Burke had a hint of a smile of his maw when she scooted closer. He moved his head against hers, inhaling softly. "I don't want to lose you, so that is at least a start," he spoke. If he wanted to do this, fully agree with this. Be her mate. He wanted to set it straight for himself that he could fully trust her. He would allow her to keep him from sinking to deep and drowning, and trust that she would not let him fall.

It was tough to think such things, though on the other hand he wondered how long he still had to live. Still, he was not going to jump into this now. He would do such things on his own terms, he was not someone to jump into things. He would asses the situation and then decide. He licked over her cheek. "I do need a lady to rule by my side if this pack is established, so maybe I will pick you...," he spoke. "Or, you know, Aeronwyn," he teased her with more of a grin now.