He nodded again, turning to look at her over his shoulder. "I do not wish to..but I will do it, because you ask it of me." There was no accusation in his voice; just concern for her. Concern that she would be disgusted by the change, that he would possibly hurt her again.<br/><br/>But so much had changed between them since those first times..he held her in such high regard now, and they had grown close in such a short time. She had befriended his beloved cousin, made her happier than he'd seen her in years. There was more than just sheer lust for her now. Maybe it would be different.<br/><br/>Though he didn't even know what form would emerge. The animal spirits were strong, seemingly even stronger than his own will to control them. Nothing was certain. But he'd do it for her.<br/><br/>Without another word, he leaned against a tree. Within moments, his breathing became ragged, sweat pouring over his body, veins swelling, looking as though they were about to burst.