I want to take you for pleasure, and hold you in my arms…
“I want to take you for pleasure, and hold you in my arms for desire. I want you to know that it is your kiss that I want, not another heir to the throne. You can know that I love you, quite for yourself, when I come to your bed, and not as the York’s broodmare.” I tilt back my head and look at him under my eyelashes. “You think to bed me for love and not for children? Isn’t that sin?” His arm comes around my waist and his palm cups my breast. “I shall make sure that it feels richly sinful,” - Edward IV to Elizabeth Woodville -”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover offers passionate, forbidden intimacy, questioning motives of love versus duty.
In simple terms: A man wants love, not just political alliance.
Key Takeaway
Consider honesty about intentions in relationships.
Themes
love
power
political intrigue
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
historical
romantic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- personal boundaries
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
desire
consent
royal duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of mixing love with power?
- How can partners ensure mutual consent?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing coercion can obscure consent issues.