His eyes narrowed with displeasure, "I have not hurt him... yet. If I were to release him, he would run and tell of how I was weak. They would send an army to my gates, and, for your sake, that is something that doesn't need to be dealt with right now." He seemed slightly distracted as he approached her. This one was different, he knew. He wanted her to approach him, not vice versa.<br/><br/>He backed up slightly, setting his rump near the edge of the bed, and looked at her. "You've had to do things to ensure your survival; I have as well. You cannot blame me for wanting to live, can you?"