Flashback

They at last reached the room when he put her down on her feet gently. Her position

dwindled slightly, her balance unsteady, when he grasped her arm to support her.

He turned her head towards him, looking at her face. His eyes were fixed on her face, as if he

never wanted to look away.

"I need an answer next time when I ask you," he told her, holding her gaze longer than

necessary. He opened the door of the room, guiding her inside as they both entered before

he closed it. He could ...