[ He desires her and wants her, and wishes to claim her in all ways, but he fears his instincts even as they do their level best to assert control. What might happen if he gives them free rein? ]

What do they drive me to do? They would have me take what is meant to be yours to give to whoever you see fit, and to take all of it. [ To become one flesh, although not in the way condoned by churches, at least based off of his recollections. ] If I give them what they wish, and feed the hunger inside, am I still better than a monster?

[ That is what he fears and doubts most, even with her urging him to let go of those fears and choose to trust. ]