You are so precious to me, Ana. I was serious about marrying you. We can get to know each other then. I can look after you. You can look after me. We can have kids if you want. I will lay my world at your feet, Anastasia. I want you, body and soul, forever. Please think about it.
I cannot be with someone who takes pleasure in inflicting pain on me, someone who can’t love me.
It's very hard to grow up in a perfect family when you're not perfect.
I'll never flourish with your incessant interference. I need some freedom.
If he touches me, I will succumb. I know the power he wields over me and my traitorous body. I know.
You're not celibate, then?" I breathe.
Amusement lights up his eyes.
"No, Anastasia, I'm not celibate.