Laura's nose twitched in irritation as the words settled in her ears and she flexed her muscles to suppress it. Rian smiled at her again and reached for her hand, having sensed the unwelcoming demeanor.

"It's not something much honey," he said softly. "I just really need it and there's no one else I can turn to"

He raised his hand to her face and tilted her chin to look at him. His eyes were glowing as she stared deeper into them, Laura's resolve began to weaken. An all too familiar feeling creeping into her chest.

"What do you want?" She said in resignation. "what do you want from me...