" Stephan’s hand left his breast, and reached out. Grey took it, and felt love flow between them. He thought that heart and body must be entirely melted—if only for that moment. Then they parted, each drawing back, each seeing the flash of desolation in the other’s face, both smiling ruefully to see it. "

― Diana Gabaldon , Lord John and the Hand of Devils (Lord John Grey, #0.5, #1.5, #2.5)