He strokes his hair. "Listen, KYOLINE, if he is going to beg, he's going to beg. He's only ever desired you in his whole goddamn life, and he'll do anything to possess you again."

She simply looks at him.

Panic is strangling in his throat.

But at least he was prepared. That's him-ten steps ahead again. Always plotting. Always outwitting the other fellow. But this time it's something a thousand times bigger than some hit he's got to make. He clears his throat. "He is not worthy of your attention, consideration, and love.". He knows you'll probably never forgive him, but he can't live with himself if he doesn't tell...