“Okay, everybody knows that you used to be Nyx's warrior, but that you're here 'cause something messed up with that', she said matter-of-factly, 'which means you messed up. It also means that even though you've gone all evil and stuff, you used to know about honor and loyalty and maybe even love. So I have somethin' to tell you about your son, and I want you to listen to me.
I don't know how or why is happened, but I love him, and I think he loves me.' Here she paused and met Rephaim's gaze.

'I do,' he said clearly and distinctly so that his voice carried to everyone watching. 'I love you, Stevie Rae.”