I am yours," he whispered. "I live to hold you, Risa. I breathe to touch you.

I didn’t know how much I could love until you were gone. Until your laughter no longer filled my home, your wicked high jinks no longer made me crazy. Until I stood in that damned club and knew, without you by side, my life was as empty as my bed was without you in it. I didn’t know what love was, until I saw my refusal to admit it drown all the sweet innocence in your eyes. I love you.

You are my mate, Ria. In my soul. You are my mate. ~ Mercury

It's a good thing I'm a reasonably patient woman. Otherwise, I might have to kill you.

I need you more than I need freedom.

I am yours," he whispered. "I live to hold you, Risa. I breathe to touch you.

What would I have done if my coya had been captured or killed? My mate, Sharone. The other half of everything I am. What would I have done?