Qasim didn't say a word. No surprise. No comment. She was chattering dropped the bomb and then walked over to see a flower.  There was nothing to say. In that moment he had branded and collared her making her his.<br/><br/>He hung back. She moved slightly away. Only when she stopped did he walk over. Only when she was still did he come up behind her. His body against her. Looking over her shoulder.<br/><br/>"Bird of Paradise," He assured her in a calm deep voice as he let her feel his hard body against her back.<br/><br/>His arm came around her, encircling her to touch the flower she was touching. "It's very beautiful and very rare, like you Cassandra."<br/><br/>If she turned to look at him he would reward her.  He waited against her wondering what she might do.