Ben saw Shelly's grim expression and softened his words with a smile.

He touched my cheek, as if to soften his words.

And no man among all his court could turn him from this purpose or soften his words.

I felt your pain quite enough as it was.: The love in her mind - voice softened her words.

But she softened her words with a smile.

Travis wanted to hold her, to do something to soften his words, but this wasn't the time.

She softened her words with a slight smile, then suddenly reached out and took his hand.

He softened his words a little: "I wouldn't do anything to them because of you.

Quinn smiled in an effort to soften his words.

"You have Fiona," she added, trying to soften her words.