Moonspear Sooner, or Later?

He faltered, and more a moment Althaia thought he would regret his words, take them back. But no, he simply spoke of how he felt, how he felt about her. She was silent, looking at the earth beneath her paws, for a moment, as she processed his words. But, after  a short time she looked up, and eyes gleaming. "Harley, I don't know what so say. I- I really like you. You are caring, you are kind, you are bold, and I" she faltered again, but a smile touched her lips. "I like you, Harley. I like you quite a lot"