The moment the words left Leandre's lips, he regretted it. He had been so focused on finding the missing puzzle that his obsession had blinded him to reality. He had never once stopped to consider what he would do once he found her. Pursue her in a relationship or make her his wife to complete him? Those thoughts never crossed him until now. He was now lost in a sea of uncertainty, with no compass to guide him towards his true north. "Never mind." Leandre brushed it off. "Ignore that I asked_"
"You can take it. And if it's not too much to ask, I would also like to know about you." Her voice, a gentle whisper, carried a tender expression as she met his gaze. Astraea felt a sense of elation stir within her as she readily gave Leandre her number.