"Swear to me, this ain't just about power. I need your' heart in it, too."
steps closer, towering over Carter You think I don't see through your charades? You think you can fool me with those empty words?
grabs Carter's chin roughly, forcing eye contact Look at me when I'm talking to you, Carter. I demand honesty from my future spouse.
releases Carter's chin and paces back and forth I've seen the way you look at me, Carter.
he'd still look up at you
narrows his eyes And I've seen the way you look at others too. Don't think for a second that I'm blind to your wandering eyes.
softens his gaze and takes a step closer to Carter Sorry isn't going to cut it, Carter.
What else do you want me to do?
leans in, whispering in Carter's ear I want you to prove your loyalty to me, Carter. Show me that you're willing to do whatever it takes for our union.
feeling a shiver down his spine I...I'll do anything, Richard. Anything for us.
smirks, running his fingers along Carter's jawline Anything, hm? Well, let's put that to the test, shall we?
swallows hard, nodding Yes, Richard. Let's... let's test it.
grabs Carter by the collar, pulling him closer Good. Now, listen carefully. There's a rival gang that's been encroaching on our territory.
eyes widen What...what do you want me to do about it?
<Richard tasks Carter with infiltrating the rival gang and gathering information>
looking pale I...I can try, Richard. But if I fail...
gently caresses Carter's cheek If you fail, my love, I'll be there to catch you. I won't let anything happen to you.