I step back to get away from him. I don’t have the energy to do this. He approaches me and pulls me to him hugging me tightly. “Stop this Larry.” I whisper. I don’t have the energy to shout anymore. “Tell me anything else but please don’t tell me to stop. You know so well I can’t.” He whispers back caressing my hair. “We can’t do this. My life is already in danger and it’s because of you.” I say calmly. He lets me go and cups my face in his hands. We are still inches away from each other. The intensity in his eyes is too much and it makes me look away. “No. Look at me.” He whispers making me look at him. “I started this and I’m going to end it. I won’t let her hurt you. I won’t let her touch any part of your body baby. I will protect you with my life. I would rather kill her than wat