An agreement between the bride and groom

“If that's your condition for marrying me, know that I'm a man of honor, and I keep my word, and I give you my word today, that I won't let your grandfather take any of the children we have.”

“Can I trust that? You gave Dad your word that you would allow our son to be taken by him.”

“I didn't give my word. He asked me as a favor and I said I'd think about it. He must have concluded that I accepted, since I didn't give up on marrying you.”

Brianna looked at him suspiciously.

“E... What are you? Dad says you're an animal, but to me, you look a lot like a human.”

He smiled.

“Do you really want to know? I can show you what I am.”

“Just tell me.” Brianna said fearlessly.

“I'm a werewolf. Half man, half wolf.”

“And why are you like that?”

He shook his shoulders.

“I don't know, Brianna. Do you know why you're a Bruma?”

Brianna wondered. She just was. There was no explanation. Or at least, she couldn't explain it.

“Will our children be like you?”

“I don't know.