jealous, possessive beast at times, but it doesn’t mean you’ll be trapped. I want you to be your own person in our relationship, Valentina. I won’t curtail your movements unless there’s a security risk. I’ll encourage your passions and ambitions and welcome any friendships you make. I don’t want you to feel like a prisoner. I want this to feel like home. We can fly Nina and your siblings in, and you can go visit them.” I hold her face and stare her straight in the eye so she understands I’m serious.
