"I know it's not fair," Tristan replied, his voice low, almost husky. "I want you with me, Taff. I don't want to give you up but I know one day you're going to want to be your own man, and when that happens you'll hate me for keeping you here-" HIs fingers were stroking gently up and down Taff's chest. "But I will always, always be here for you. And I will always love you. Always be proud of you, you should never fear otherwise, my darling."