"You are my bride."

Your eyes widen just slightly as your lips parted.

"You gave me your soul. You gave me permission to eat it and hold it for you, tying yourself to me for eternity."

Your eyes flicked to where it hung, tied between his antlers. You gaped at it. "Why would you want me as your bride?"

He leaned around you on his elbows and brought his claw tips to your cheek to brush your hair away from your face

"I want to protect you. That is why I asked you for it. You are in pain, and I want to ease you of it because I understand."