Chapter 264

• Freya pushed at his chest, breathing a sigh of relief when he acceded to her silent command and stood up. He held a hand out to her and she accepted it rising gracefully as he tugged her up.
• "You're making a mistake," she said quietly pulling her hand back. "I would not make a good mate. I don't have the ability to compromise with anyone. I can't be like Nors. I would force my will on you because I am the stronger of us. I would damage your spirit."
• Dayton wanted to curse out loud but he held it in. He could see the conflicted emotions in her eyes. She wanted what her brother had so much but she genuinely believed she was incapable of having it. It was too much for her too soon.