[ It’s the tears that break him. Arms wrapping around her gently as he pulls her to him. He knows exactly what she’s thinking because even after all this time, he still wonders the same thing.

Even he wanted this. Just not this way. Why? Why like this? ]

I know.

[That familiar rage starts to well up inside, choking him and clouding his vision.

Not now. Focus on her. Keep your focus on her.

It dampens the bloodlust in his veins but won’t cure it. ]

I’m here.