Emberwood [m] I am just a fool, 'cause I could be in love if I really tried

A sentence unfinished; the woman couldn't help but wonder. A wife, children? Was that what he wanted, or only a few moments to let nature's whims guide him?

What do you want? Marina asked softly, always peering through veils she didn't truly want to draw aside. Her own heart beckoned her away as much as his, but the soundless song of life was not a thing to be ignored. She too dared a step forward.