He tilted his head to the side, eyes narrowing slightly as he watched her tease him. She knew exactly what he'd meant and yet she was going to force him to say it. He shouldn't, he was more dangerous here than he'd ever been in Dualis. He'd never even taken the chance to tell her about the monster that slept within his breast.

He clenched his jaw for a moment, then looked down at her hand in his, curling his fingers around hers. He should tell her, but he didn't know where to start.

"This. We have this."