Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1)

by Nalini Singh

Its new mission was to condition young Psy to feel nothing. Not rage, not jealousy, not envy, not happiness, and certainly not love. Silence was a resounding success.

And so it starts

“Sometimes I remember that I can’t always protect those I love.” Under his fingers, her hair was soft and silky. She didn’t try to tell him that he wasn’t God, that he couldn’t protect everyone. He knew that. But knowing and believing were two different things. What she did say succeeded in stopping his heart. “I wish you’d love me.” “Why?” “Because then maybe you could protect me, too.” Haunting sorrow whispered through her tone.

That was kinda beautiful