What is the theme in The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss?

Patience is a theme in the book. Though Aislinn takes a long time to voice the word "love" in describing her feelings toward Wulfgar, she early on wants to have Wulfgar as her husband rather than just as her lover. While it isn't only love that makes her desire to have Wulfgar as her husband, there's no doubt that she exhibits an incredible patience toward that end. Aislinn responds to Wulfgar's physical overtures, but not fully.