Bonesplinter Ravine Nod my head, don’t close my eyes

She seemed to have reached something within him. She could tell by the pain and regret in his gaze when he looked at her. But there was determination there too. This wouldn't be black and white, but then nothing ever had been with him. 

He was mad and he didn't want to hurt her. But he also knew her well, and he was correct: if she somehow managed to get away from here, she would bring war to his doorstep. Regardless of what had gone on between them, or her love for him, he had gone too far this time. He had stolen her from her pack and her life, and now he was set on forcing her to live here with him. Well, things just didn't work that way. He could have her here and still be a monster. She didn't sit, even though she was exhausted and everything hurt. She still didn't trust him and was ready to bolt at the first chance, no matter how futile it was. 

You can't force me to be okay with what you do here, she said quietly. We could have ruled together. I would have joined you, but you chose this life, and I don't fit here. more tears fell and she shuffled on her three, non-injured legs, trying to ignore the urge to pass out. Just let me go, she pleaded. You don't have to do this.