--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm sorry, An,\" I said, hesitating before…" description: "\"“I'm sorry, An,\" I said, hesitating before I spoke again. \"Why did you think I turned Shay? I mean besides smelling the other wolf in the cave.\" Ansel ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfc/andrea-cremer-2315_gray-eyes_i-m-sorry-an-i-said-hesitating-before-i_2834492.jpg" --- # I'm sorry, An," I said, hesitating before I spoke again… ![“I'm sorry, An," I said, hesitating before I spoke again. "Why did you think I turned Shay? I mean besides smelling the other wolf in the cave." Ansel raised his gray eyes to meet mine, his irises hard as flint. "Because I would have run away with Bryn if anyone told me I couldn't be with her. If…” quote by Andrea Cremer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfc/andrea-cremer-2315_gray-eyes_i-m-sorry-an-i-said-hesitating-before-i_2834492.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfc/andrea-cremer-2315_gray-eyes_i-m-sorry-an-i-said-hesitating-before-i_2834492.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfc/andrea-cremer-2315_gray-eyes_i-m-sorry-an-i-said-hesitating-before-i_2834492.jpg) > ““I'm sorry, An," I said, hesitating before I spoke again. "Why did you think I turned Shay? I mean besides smelling the other wolf in the cave." Ansel raised his gray eyes to meet mine, his irises hard as flint. "Because I would have run away with Bryn if anyone told me I couldn't be with her. If she weren't a Guardian, I would've turned her, and I would've run for the rest of my life to keep her by my side." I looked at him for a long moment and then nodded slowly. He loves her. That's what love is. It must be.”” [Andrea Cremer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrea-cremer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True love involves selfless devotion, even when circumstances are impossible. **In simple terms:** Love is selfless devotion despite obstacles. Key Takeaway Love selflessly, accept reality. Themes love selflessness destiny Mood melancholic hopeful Type narrative emotional When to use this quote - long‑distance relationships - forbidden love - heroic sacrifice Key Concepts romantic idealism ethical dilemma Questions to Reflect On - What boundaries define healthy love? - How do you balance self‑care with devotion? 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The Haldis Scribe.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrea-cremer/calla-shay-anika-said-ignoring-their-game-of-let-s-burn-holes-in-each/) [Andrea Cremer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrea-cremer/) > [“Don't knock gossip." I pinched his hand. "It makes the world go round.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrea-cremer/don-t-knock-gossip-i-pinched-his-hand-it-makes-the-world-go-round/) [Andrea Cremer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrea-cremer/) > [“Besides, tourists go out there all the time. The volcano can't be that dangerous." "I'm guessing the tourists aren't trying to steal a forbidden…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrea-cremer/besides-tourists-go-out-there-all-the-time-the-volcano-can-t-be-that/) [Andrea Cremer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrea-cremer/) > [“Don't mind us, Shay." Mason flashed him a smile. "We're just a bunch of wild animals. "No joke." 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"Because of your great-great-times-a-hundred-grandmother Eira who got us into this…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrea-cremer/he-told-me-how-special-you-are-he-said-flashing-shay-an-unfriendly/) [Andrea Cremer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrea-cremer/) > [“I need my warriors whole. 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