The World of Beasts: She's Got Their Hearts novel Chapter 14

Finlay's tail remained wrapped around Analise's wrist, the tip lightly brushing against her arm. His breathing had grown noticeably heavier.

"That depends on the female's wishes," Finlay said softly, lifting his gaze to meet hers. His pale gray eyes shimmered faintly, as if on the verge of tears.

Analise glanced down at her hand, which was still gripping his tail, and quickly let go with a smile. "Did I hurt you?" she asked.

"No." Finlay shook his head, his voice earnest. "Ana, can I be your mate?"

In the Interstellar therian world, therians were much more instinct-driven. Unlike the pure humans from centuries ago, they expressed their emotions directly.

Once a male decided to form a contract with a female, the Interstellar Alliance's strict regulations ensured that he could never waver. A male was bound to protect his chosen female for life.

When Analise didn't respond immediately, Finlay felt his nerves tightening. Maybe he was being too hasty? After all, she was a pure human. Perhaps she preferred a more reserved confession? Or maybe she needed more time to develop feelings?

But Finlay wasn't the only one feeling tense. So were Analise and Scott.

Scott had been pacing inside his room, wrestling with his thoughts for quite a while. But the moment he left his room and reached Analise's door, he heard Finlay's words—"Ana, can I be your mate?"

His footsteps halted immediately. He stood there, waiting for her answer, unsure why he felt so unsettled. Shouldn't it be Finlay who was the nervous one right now?

Analise's fingers, which had been idly rubbing Finlay's ears, suddenly froze. Her heart pounded wildly in her chest. This was a bit too thrilling.

A wolfie she had only met two days ago, standing before her in nothing but a bath towel and exposing his toned upper body, was earnestly asking her to marry him?

In this world, if he became her mate, he would be completely devoted to her. No cheating. No domestic violence. And even if there were, he would be the one suffering for it.

Females could have multiple mates, and they had absolute authority over them. After a brief pause, Analise's fingers twitched slightly. From the corner of her eye, she noticed a shadow lingering at the doorway. She continued rubbing Finlay's ears but remained silent.

"Ana?" Finlay's heartbeat quickened at the sight of her smile. Did this mean she agreed?