Mellisande's eyes glisten with sudden tears.<br/><br/><strong>"Oh, pet...you trust me too, too much!  But...before I return your physical freedom, grant me one night.  No games.  No punishments.  No insults.  Just you and I and a night of loving, for if I must surrender you..."</strong><br/><br/>Her voice suddenly chokes up and she turns away, angrily wiping tears away.<br/><br/><strong>"Much as I wish, I cannot hold you to my side forever."</strong>