It's only fair to warn you that you sealed your fate tonight. When you knew you were in trouble, you came to me. That makes twice, Mercy, and twice is almost as good as a declaration. You are mine now... Ben says you might run. If you do, I will find you and bring you back. Every time you run, Mercy. I won't force you, but... I won't leave or let you leave either. If you can fight that cursed fairy drink, you can certainly overcome any advantage being an Alpha gives me if you really want to. No more excuses, Mercy. You are mine, and I am keeping you.

It is not wise to give something old and powerful something they care about. And I am very old.

If she know how strongly he felt, she'd have run out the door. He wasn't used to the possessive, or the savage joy she brought to his heart. It ate at his control, so he turned his attention to the music. He understood music.

You will eat this and go to sleep, so your pronouns get their antecedents back.

But you can't marry someone to fix him, even if you love them.

Identity was partly heritage, partly upbringing, but mostly the choices you make in life. ~ Bran

Hard truths can be dealt with, triumphed over, but lies will destroy your soul.