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“I won’t force you into anything, but I’m no angel. You keep looking at me like that, and I may not be able to keep my hands to myself.”

“I’m not used to having to report my movements to anyone. My parents never cared. I’ve sort of always been on my own in that regard.”

“I never knew it was possible for two people to affect one another on such a molecular level. I’ve dated before. Nothing overly serious, but I’ve yet to reach leper status. This thing between me and Isaac is different. It has a life of its own.”

“How ironic that she expects me to run scared. She couldn’t get rid of me if she wanted to.”

“Who are you, Isaac?”

“I’m the man who’s going to keep you safe.”

“Everything about me is complicated, so if you don’t like that, then great, you can leave. Better for you to figure it out now.”

“Sorry to burst your bubble, but that’s not how this works. You chose me. I chose you. We haven’t fucked, but that’s only because I want you to get to know me first. We can skip ahead, though, if it means you start to understand that you’re mine.”

“Sometimes I forget that my choices aren’t a burden but an honor. If I can keep The Society at bay, I’ll do it. Whatever the cost.”

“I’m suddenly overwhelmed with love for my tiny family. Being surrounded by a thriving family tree of relations who offer a sense of belonging sounds very appealing, but what my family lacks in size, it makes up for in quality. I need to remember to be more grateful for my blessings rather than focus on what I lack. Like my ability to keep them safe and make them happy.“

“What I call protective, some might call possessive. I don’t give a shit how you label it. I will never willingly allow someone else to lay a finger on the people I care about. I own my actions because I know my intent aligns with my values. I’ve never questioned whether those instincts bordered on excessive.”