““Tell me you want to be with me.” The command elicited an annoyed groan from her. She tried bucking up again, but he held her in place. “Tell me.” “Will—” “Say it. Say you want to be with me.” “I…” He watched her face, saw the myriad of emotions flickering in her eyes. “I…” Fear. Her expression shone with fear. Damn it. She still thought she would lose him if she gave in. After everything that had just happened, she still believed he would be like all the other ass**les in her life and leave her. “Say it,” he pleaded softly. She swallowed then stared up at him with regret. “I can’t,” she finally whispered. Before he could reply, she wiggled out from underneath him, leaving his c**k and his heart aching for her. “I can’t,” she repeated, and then hurried out of the bedroom. A second later, he heard the bathroom door in the hallway slam shut.””