"Is Connor the one who came to get you at the gathering?"
"Aye, he is Kevin's second in command. I was needed here."
"Kenna, I have come to ask you to marry me. I know you hardly know me and I am willing to wait for your answer. But I want you to know my intentions. Your uncle speaks highly of you."
She laughed a nervous little laugh. "My uncle knows me only as a little girl he has seen but a few times."
"Perhaps you would like to ask him about me. I will send him if it will please you."
"I want to see him very much. We had no time to talk at the gathering." She walked to the table and sat down. "What should I ask him about you?"
He followed and took a seat across the table from her. "Whatever you like. Be sure to inquire as to all my faults. I would not have you marry me unaware."
Kenna wrinkled her brow. "Would you..."
"Go on, you may ask anything you like of me."
She had to avoid the man's eyes at all costs. They were driving her daft and this was important. Still, she couldn't think of a way to ask without offending him, so she thought of something else to say. "Lately, I have begun to realize that a lad who admires my beauty does not...what I mean is...do you think you love me?"
"I find you very pleasing, but I confess, I do not yet love you."
She considered his answer. "Thank you for being honest. I find you pleasing as well, but I do not love you either. The truth be told, I am not sure what love feels like exactly."
"Nor am I. Perhaps we will learn together. If you are willing, I will come back in two days and ask permission to take a walk with you. Tomorrow I will send your Uncle. Do you agree?"
Kenna nodded. "Thank you."
"For what?"
"For being so easy to talk to."