There might come a time when some power arose strong enough to threaten to take you from me.

Then I want to show you that I don't need your promise.

I can hold you for myself.
Only come to me and tell me simply that you will be mine if you can.
Will you do that ?" She crossed the room slowly and stood before him.

"I will do that," she said faintly, half closing her eyes.

She had come so close that, if he willed, he could have taken her in his arms.