I have to control the wave of feelings that flood me at his words. He wants me. What about me then ? He's so close I want to reach out and touch him. Calm that glimmer of fear I see in your eyes. But I know that if I touch him, skin to skin, I will agree to his ridiculous demands. And I know that deep down, as much as I want him, I do not think I can be what he wants me to be. I can't play the role he needs me to play in order to keep this haunted part he has locked away. I am so torn by the struggle between my head and my heart, by your beautiful face that captures me by my vulnerability, that is hurting me physically.
- My way? My arrangement as you, whatever you call it…” he shakes his head. —it is all I know how to do, Elizabeth. it is all I know how to be. — He reaches out his hand t
