He could handle anything except losing her. The thought of her leaving again was unbearable - he'd suffered enough during those lonely days without her. The fear of losing her was too much. As long as she stayed, he'd respect her wish not to touch her.

Eliana sat still, not pushing him away. Looking at his head on her shoulder, she suddenly wondered if killing him would make his men take him to the hospital. Maybe that would give her a chance to ...