She caught his familiar clean scent. Though this scent usually made her feel safe, now she felt uneasy.

Afraid he'd suddenly push her away again in one of his mood swings, she pushed him away first, before he could do it to her.

Samuel's voice was hoarse as he tried to hold her again. "Eli..."

Eliana held up her hand to stop him, her voice quivering. "Don't touch me. I'm scared of you right now. Just go away!" She slowly crawled under the covers, ...