[Those words stilled him as he lay flat on his back waiting for things to turn into a flurry of activity again. Something quieted inside of him at such a simple statement, and his expression softened slightly in response to it. Yes, he had Steve's love, even if it confused him because emotion was all muddled up. It was easier to just be a predator than to try to be anything else.]

You... make me feel alive again. Like I've finally come out of the cold.

[It seemed so out of place to say such a thing given how close they were to their violence again. He hissed and arched his head back, exposing his neck in a rare submissive gesture as his claws dug into Steve's shoulder before he dug his claws into his own palm and laid it against the welling blood on Steve's shoulder, mixing them without care or fear.]

I can deny you nothing. I just want you, all of you. Don't let me forget again Steve.