"Baby, listen to me." He reaches his hand up to your face and pulls on your chin, gently turning your face to look at him. "We can talk this out like civilized adults. But if you try to run off again, I'm going to have to hold you down."

"And you're mine." Cael Holds you still. "So when I tell you to stay still and listen, I mean what I say, baby."

"As much as you don't want to admit it, you love me." He nuzzles his face against your shoulder. "And so you're going to listen to me."