A Man's Perspective

Asa's heart was racing faster than it ever had in several years as he stood in front of Aloe Vida.

His face reflected the tension in the air, and the muscles in his body grew rigid as a result of the confession of love he had just made to the woman before him.

'D-did I say it well? She isn't saying anything, though…'

As a Beastfolk, Asa's senses were several times higher than a human. He could feel everything with more intensity and more accuracy.

It served as a benefit, but also a challenge in situations like this.

He fought back the sweat that began to form on his forehead as a result of his nervousness and gulped down the saliva that slowly coalesced in his throat.

The silence was killing him, and he was doing his best to hang on tight.

"How long?" Finally, Aloe cut through the silence with her words.