" I hate that there’s a chance you might care for someone else. I’ve never despised something more in my whole existence, but I refuse to become the monster my father believes I am. I will never force myself upon you, even if some untamed, wild beast thrashes inside me, begging for a chance to destroy anyone or anything that might steal you away. "

― Kerri Maniscalco , Becoming the Dark Prince (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #3.5)