And now, irrationally, he's furious that people have made Bull feel so lonely. That is so very stupid. He doesn't want Bull to have other lovers but he doesn't want Bull to spend six months lonely either.

Dorian huffs out and breath and gives up on his anger. He turns and curls against Bull. "I hate being without you. I can't imagine six months without even hearing your voice."

The sending crystals kept him same. He could hear Bull and feel that little spark of connection. Bull had none of that.

"But I can't share you. I can't, Bull." He's had casual lovers. He's had married lovers. He doesn't want that any more. He wants to be Bull's only lover. His only love.