Elena, the Esteemed

I prefer to have my peace and quiet. My cabin is secluded from the others, I'm not exactly talkative, and I prefer to spend my time alone in the forest.
A mate and children are pretty much the last thing I want—at least that's what I thought before I met Elena. The human woman fascinates me deeply. Sometimes she even makes me forget that my byname is "the Reticent." 
However, Elena makes it clear straight away that she is not interested in a long-term relationship or similar commitments.
So why am I somehow... disappointed?

Slightly dark sci-fi romance with a happy ending.