Marian's jaw dropped. She knew of his intent to court her. It had been spoken on their second meeting, had it not? But... Love? Her heart pounded in her chest, though it was in a good way.
"I... don't know what to say." Did she love him? She knew she cared for him a great deal. She enjoyed his company immensely. She simply had not thought about it. Though professions of love were not her strong suit either.