When from a very young age Nicolai had been told to act a certain way and not show his emotions, he has no other choice than to obey.

Disobeying would only warrant punishment. And boy had he received a lot of those in his lifetime.

So what happens when he meets his mate? Would he be able to bare himself to her; letting her into his dark world?

But most importantly,would she be able to stick around waiting for Nicolai to come to?

Or maybe, his baggage would be too much for her to shoulder?