But I almost did. [ it comes out as more of a snarl than he means, fuelled by the anger he feels at their situation than at her. she's shaking and he's the one who caused it. he may have fought the urge to do something he'd regret now but he's still in a dangerous place. ]
You want me to stay?
[ and there's the mirrored incredulousness: after everything? ]
♥
You want me to stay?
[ and there's the mirrored incredulousness: after everything? ]