Adolphus stopped gradually as he kept his face buried in the crook of her neck. In his deep voice, he said, "When you were not in front of my sight, do you know what was the most tortuous feeling for me?" he inquired. 

Iris plainly refused, trying to process what just happened between the two. She didn't protest him to stop, in turn, she asked for more. 

Adolphus then lifted his head and peered into her eyes. "I couldn't get your scent. I was helpless and restless. I don't want to live separately from you anymore, Iris. I want you to be mine forever. I want you to marry me,"...