Eliza stared up into Romano’s dazed eyes and blinked at the utter vulnerability that she thought she saw there.

"I'm really sorry that I hurt you, cara. I'm really sorry that I keep hurting you" Romano murmured voice hoarse and pained, and Eliza stared back at him uncomprehendingly.

"You were just being honest," Eliza whispered, and Romano’s brows slammed together in a formidable frown.

"No! I mean...yes I was, but you misunderstood me." Romano sounded completely muddled, completely ...