In this intense scene from "Written in My Own Heart's Blood" by Diana Gabaldon, Fraser confronts Grey with an aggressive demand for the truth. Fraser's emotions are raw, expressed through his hot breath and the smell of alcohol, as he shakes Grey for answers. The pressure mounts as Fraser seeks clarity on a troubling situation.
Grey, despite the tension and impending threat, remains defiant, refusing to divulge what Fraser desires to know. His response is one of bold resistance, even suggesting that death would be preferable to revealing the truth. This exchange highlights themes of loyalty, conflict, and the struggle for power in their relationship.