A short peek outside indicates that night has fallen. The sun had already begun to set. It's unbelievable how long we've been here. When he comes to stand beside me, I return my gaze to him. Extending his hand to shake mine. 

“Hold on! Is that all?" I inquire in hesitation. 

At first, he gives me a confused expression, but then something snaps in his eyes. To be honest, I had assumed there would be more to talk about. Business agreements typically required some time. Even more crucially, this was a mating contract. I thought it would take a little longer.

Business deals typically required some time. Even more crucially,...