He takes a deep breath, feathering his lips across the furrow between her brows, appreciating the fact that she’s silent and appears to be taking it all in, "However, maybe we can still help each other. You should know I wasn’t lying when I said that I respect you; I will never lie to you. Even if no one else ever knows about it, you’ve done me a great service by allowing me to assist with your campaign. Because, well, you are an extraordinary witch, a cherished asset, and you will be a priceless and coveted treasure to any man—any family—but most specifically,  my  family."