Maybe because, as a kid, his parents had that exact power over him. He needed to take it back. That is not you.” “It might have been if I hadn’t met you. You saved me. My sanity’s always been in your hands.” “Can I play with it?” He blinked, his mouth quirking. “What?” “I’ll be gentle, and I’ll only play with it a little.” He shook his head, as if she was hopeless,

