Before I could wonder any longer, he turned to face me, letting go of my hand and placing both of his on my cheeks. He leaned in close, almost touching noses. I sighed and closed my eyes when his familiar, warm breath washed over my face.

"Baby, before we go any further, I want you to listen to me. Are you listening?"

I nod and opened my eyes, finding his watching me. The anger on his face from minutes earlier had been replaced with concern.

"Everything is going to be okay. I promise you." I ...