<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ff99">"I have never wished for normal, bright heart," Cameron murmured.  "Not since I first picked up sword and shield as a page.  I wanted to serve, and be justly rewarded for my service.  You are more than any reward I could ever have hoped for."  He cupped a hand around her face, smoothing his thumb over her cheekbone.  "It is as though the Gods took every hardship I have ever suffered, and balanced them against your love -- and I would still feel as though you are more than I deserve."<br/>
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He leaned in and kissed her sweetly.  "I will not lie -- I would love to see you round with my child someday.  But I do not need marriage.  I do not need openness.  I do not even need children -- I need you, my love.  Just you, and my heart is content."</span></span>