She listened to him speak and at first she felt scolded, though he probably knew better than most that emotional scars took a lot longer than physical ones to heal. She even went so far as to move her head, so that he could no longer hold her chin, unsure about that level of connection with him at the moment. It was only when he pressed her hand to his chest, the beat pulsing beneath her fingers served to calm her, despite its varied rhythm. She used it to anchor her mind for a moment. Lane didn't really fear abandonment so much as she feared a cage, of being stuck and the mercy of someone else's whims. He had probably experienced something similar, judging by the demon's mark on his thigh.<br/><br/>Settling back against the bed, she considered his question. What she wanted should have been a simple query but it was anything but. Her mind was decidedly divided on the issue. Parts of her wanted to make a run for it, to flee this situation before she inevitably got hurt by it. It was the smart move, the safe move. Make her run for it now and seek out that simple life they had already discussed so fully. She blew out a breath, knowing that was not going to be the choice she made.<br/><br/>"I want something more. I feel oddly like I know you, and know you well, despite the fact that we just met...Which is both unsettling and strangely comforting at the same time," she began. Her brow knit together as she continued to sift through the multitude of feelings coursing through her. It got easier with each moment, as the haze and happy endorphins from sex began to fade. Lane was not sure she would ever have clarity when it came to the man next to her, but she could not ignore the draw she felt. "So, I want you to stay. And I want to help you, even if you don't want my help."<br/><br/>She shifted closer to him once again, hoping he would once again wrap her in his arms. It felt safe there, secure. She bit her bottom lip, thoughts still milling around in her head. A yawn started, unbidden by Lane and she let it happen. "I think I want to sleep, too. Then we can figure the rest out in the morning."