“You are kind and gentle. You feel compassion. I would no’ want you so strongly if I dinna know these things.” “But the Instinct forces you to want me. You said before that you had to keep me with you.” “Is that what you think?” He cupped her face. “The Instinct guides me to what I want and need. It directed me to the one woman I could make a life with. No matter what, it would always be you for me, but without the Instinct, I would never have recognized you as my mate because you are other. I would no’ have given us a chance—and never forced you to.”
