Give her a way out

You still look deep into her blue eyes. "Knowing all that... Do you still want to have sex with me?"

"Honestly, I have always been high-spirited, which is why I have avoided making friends with other high elves, and the thought of marriage turned me off." Pausing, she looks at you and says, "John I did not want to when we came here... but I came prepared to do my duty to honor my father's deal with you. I still do not know if I want to be bonded to you yet, but... I think I can feel something between us. Something can grow into much more as we get to know each other."

"I am glad to hear that... but you didn't answer the question." You reply with a smile.

"I guess my answer is that I am willing to honor your deal with my father... but..." Looking away, she says softly, "I always wanted my first time to be special... with a man a love... and I think we just need time first." She says.

"Well, don't be afraid; just know that I have no intention of claiming you until you give yourself to me of your own accord... not some duty to your father."

She takes a seat on the bed with an astonished look on her face, "Well, that's admirable... most men would be already be finished with me by now..." She teases with a smile before adding, "You might just be the future king we need..." Noticing your eyes wandering down her body, she smiles a bit and says, "Now come to bed... and um... let me know if you change your mind in the night..."