His True Desire

I noticed him pausing a few times as darkness began to fall, to look at me.

He'd sharpened several sticks. Smoothing the sides and tearing off bits of branch. But I was willing to let him reveal what he was doing rather than pressing it.

But something is on his mind.

"What?" I asked.

He lifted a black brow at me as though he didn't know what I was talking about.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking I'd love to take you deep into these dark woods and make love to you in moonlight." He paused to lower the rock and stick he worked on to give me a long look. "Would that scare you?"

I paused. Giving him a thoughtful look. Startled at his bluntness and highly confused at the words he was using.

Words I've never heard him say.

"I-I...don't know."

"Think on it, Zira." He said softly. Going back to his task. "I'll soon be done making you these and then I will ask you again. I'd like a direct answer. Yes or no."

I swallowed hard. Thinking it over.