Darius paused as if just realizing that he had just made the choice for her. He hadn't even considered how she would feel, having gotten carried away. "I apologize. I shouldn't have assumed you would want to stay."<br/><br/>Why wouldn't she want to stay? She would have stability and safety amongst numbers here. She would not have to fear for her life or wonder where her next meal would come from. Shouldn't that be what she wanted? He was confused. Did she really not want that? Was she really okay with being alone?<br/><br/>He couldn't deny the urge to protect her, to keep her safe, even if it meant keeping her against her own will. But Darius knew better than that. He had not been raised to act like that, even if it was his instincts as Alpha speaking up.<br/><br/>"Take some time and think about it."