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"Yes he is," Leo said with a confident nod. He feels like he is getting more comfortable being around Shizan's father and the others. Shizan being here beside him is probably helping too. "I could never find another human suitable enough for me, so I waited. Fate--or destiny or coincidence--just so has it that I was on the plane that crashed into this land and found Shizan who also happened to be looking for a mate. Initially, I did it in order to save the rest of my herd. But now, I think that maybe I accepted for another reason."

Leo fidgeted a little as he blushed slightly. He knew Shizan probably wanted to hear him say what he was thinking, but, for whatever reason, he can't bring himself to say it without being embarrassed.