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" i reailzed that what he simply meant was that, since i was born to inherit his throne. i'd get to carry all the responsibilities that came with it. and have to put aside my personal prejudices for the sake of all our kind and yours."

yours? i stared at him. totally befuddled.

"what are you trying to say Mark?"

" Yes, Angie, our laws serve not only to benefit us, but you mortals too. because we are aware that you exceed us in population. and recognize the threat  you pose to us.  that's why we strive so hard to ensure that we get what we need without the risk of exposing our kind" he put his hands on my shoulders.

" as my mistress, you ow share the smae burden that i have. and you can't simply give in to childish acts like run away when you can't stand the pressure of it, just like i did.   we have millions of lives to look out for.  it isn't jsu you and me Angie, there are others and they need us." his voice was calm. and there was no accustaion in his eyes. only quiet understanding.

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