"..." She did not know what to say to him, now. For the first time since she woke up, Alisa was just speechless. Alistaire was just... cold and to the point. He was being himself, and she felt somewhat foolish to think that stone heart in his chest could perhaps soften. He knew more about her than Ryan did, but Ryan appeared to care for her more. This just confirmed it.

"I'll ask him if you still want me in your bed... all covered in scars an' freak like as I am now." Her own voice sounded cold and hurt, now.