Jamie's heart ached as he saw the pain in Claire's eyes. Without a moment's hesitation, he sat up abruptly, ignoring her startled squeak, and pulled her into his lap, holding her tightly against him. His voice was filled with determination and love as he spoke, "That man has nae hold o'er ye! Absolutely none! He owns nae part o" ye, and ye own nae part o" him because ye're mine, Claire Fraser!"