The bond Mark held on his own soul was fragile now, barely there.

Tyler wants to go but Mark holds him back.

The two men embraced for a longer moment than usual, then Mark held him at arm's length.

Mark held up a hand to quiet us and began unwrapping the package.

Her voice died when she saw what Mark held in his hand.

Mark jumped into the water and held on to the dinghy directly across from me.

Mark, poised to run after him, held back, knowing from experience that he wouldn't be able to keep up.

Mark crouched beside his brother and held him, not knowing what else to do.

Mark thanked him and held it with both hands.

Phil stood and made to move toward the elevator, but Mark held him back.