If she ever pardoned him, he would return to her side. Without question- I know the type. Loyal to a fault.

[ Hopelessly devoted. It could be something, to be the focus of that devotion-

But it is one thing to enjoy that in bed- another entirely to entertain the idea of more. ]

Bedding someone is not the same as being associated. I thought it a merry game- a Chevalier captivated by me. I've toyed with more than one noble in such a way, he was merely the latest. But he...however sincere or not, wished for more. I could not give him that.