Ocean's Breath Plateau Army of One

She grooms herself, tending to her hairs as he lazily lays on the cold grasses of the field. Whatever happened to hunting, he wonders? Fiery eyes stare at the stars above as he lay on his side, daylight long having past. The Moon was bright, watching over them. There was a sense of peace, of ease... And then the beautiful daunting woman spoke. 

He gulps, her words taking him by surprise. He hadn't at all expected that she would think of him in such a manner. He didnt know what to do, so say! He had only had such attentions as these for one purpose and one purpose only - breeding. To strengthen the Nereides blood and bring on a new generation to praise and serve Mother Sea and Mother Moon. He had not been chosen on the island, though Kalika had built him up high, only to abandon him. Now Aphrodite came him so suddenly, to willingly and longingly, it almost seemed like it was some sort of destiny... He could have never imagined this to be! 

When she lifts, pressing her head against his chest, his chin falls over her nape, a sigh escaping him. Surely not the response she had been hoping for and his honesty now may make or break him. I cannot be your equal, Aphrodite. Not now, not ever... Nor can I claim this land as my own as Alpha, nor take a mate... If all she heard from him was 'NO, NO, NO!' then so be it. He winced as though to brace for the smack to the face. If she had hoped for a fairytale he simply could not provide. But he wouldn't leave her lost in question...

Please, let me explain... He shifts, lifting up onto his paws. Would you hear me out? Or would her wrath not allow it?