"I think people say a lot of things when they want something," Armand points out, his brow raising as he watches Daniel shed his own clothing. "You are signing up to be with a monster. Most people would run. The fact that you don't is one of the reasons you are so very beloved to me."

It's why Armand loves him. He sees the monster and wants him even more for it. He's never found that before.

His eyes fall shut as he grins, ridiculously pleased, as Daniel begins to work at his skin. He sheds the shirt in a pile on the ground, leaning back to let Daniel hold him. "Maybe if I begin giving you the memories, we'll both start to remember."