His Unbeloved Queen
“But I had to get home to you. Now that I am, I don’t know how to stop. I don’t know how to stop being the monster.”
“I see…”
“I know what you want, and I wish I could give it to you, but I’m afraid of myself.”
Katherine was quiet for a moment, and I didn’t dare look at her. I turned away, facing our son’s crib, fearing I might hurt him too. Maybe I was truly a monster. Perhaps there was no difference between me and the Dark Ones. Then Katherine surprised me by wrapping her arms around me and pulling me close. I broke down, tears streaming down my face, though I stifled any sounds. She held me tight, and I was so grateful to be back in her embrace.
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