Bonds of Choice

[LORD RAFE ALDER MORLAND]

He watches me for a moment at this, and then simply says, "Opinions are subjective."

I could scoff, but I merely shake my head. He was stubborn that was for certain.

I am though curious by my previous statement, and I sit straighter.

"And why is it that you do not want to be bonded to her?" I ask.

This is what puzzles me. I can not even imagine the reason.

But the stateme