Hideaway Strath Its reasonin' made lucid and cool

He was more than pleased to have Leigh accept his offer. Honestly, he didn't care much what they did as long as he got to spend time with her. But if he could teach her something while also getting what he wanted, then even better. He chuckled at her first words before dipping his head in silent understanding.

He kept his steps slow and steady as she asked him to be patient. She agreed to tell him about the time they had been separated, but it seemed like a lot had happened. She had been smiling, but she seemed vulnerable in that moment—as if talking about it would bring up something uncomfortable for her.  Of course he wanted to know what troubled her, but as she had requested, he would not rush her to tell him. He dipped his head again, his silver gaze searching for the fire of her own. Go as slow as you would like, he told her, his expression serious but soft. I am not going anywhere.