She'd almost forgotten how quickly he can turn cold on her. There's something about the way he looks at her then that curls around her heart, squeezing tight and making it difficult to breathe. Maybe that's the way this is always going to be with him--having her words taken in the very worst light. But if that's the case, then she'll just have to be clearer.

"I don't want to kill you. That's not even close to what I meant. It's my responsibility because... we're a team. That's what we promised, and that means that everything you do, I'm responsible for as well. ...I want to be able to work together. So, please. Work with me."