Christy flinched slightly as his hand reached up to touch her cheek, the cold feeling of his skin against her warm cheek sending a shiver down her spine. Slowly, she leaned into his touch and gave into the bond for a moment as she listened to his voice. She could tell he was explaining as best he could and yet she still had her doubts, even though she knew he was being honest. Being able to hear the slight desperation in his voice, he wanted her to believe him. He wanted her to let him be her mate and be there for her. Looking at him in slight disappointment when he pulled away, she couldnt help but move slightly closer to him.<br/><br/>Closing her eyes as Rodriguez gently wiped away her tears, she sniffled softly and relaxed a little as he wrapped his arms around her. Not feeling like fighting the bond, she curled up a little bit in his hold and let her head rest on his chest. "Im not sure if I want to know..." she whispered. Closing her eyes as he layed his head on top of hers, she couldnt help herself as she lightly brushed her lips against his neck. Breathing in his scent, it was intoxicating all of a sudden as she finally let the bond take place. Her body relaxed into his, suddenly feeling exhausted as her earlier fears of the nightmare melted away. "I would love for<span style="font-weight: bold">you</span>to tell me.." she finally agreed for him to tell her what happened.<br/><br/>Slowly however, Christy pulled out of his arms and used the kitchen counter to help her up. The corners of her lips twitched slightly in a small smile before she took his hand in hers. Pulling him up gently, she looked into his eyes and frowned slightly. "This doesnt mean im trusting you completely yet... But I think im going to give you a small chance at this mate thing.." she said seriously. Letting go of his hand, she carefully stepped around her door and went straight for her bed. Sliding onto it as she moved onto her back, her head hit her pillow and she draped her arm over her eyes. Leaving space next to her on the full size bed for Rodriguez, actually softly patting the spot next to her. Propping her head up as she turned onto her side, she sighed softly and watched him. "Well come tell me about that..very unpleasant memory that you claim has a good ending," she said sleepily, actually willing to sleep with<span style="font-weight: bold">her</span>mate in the same bed.