Chris sat back, still sobbing, burying his face in his paws. "I just...it was so real..." He gave a deep, shuddering sob and squeezed her tight against him, tears soaking her fur.<span style="font-style: italic"> Just leave now,</span>he thought desperately.<span style="font-style: italic">Leave and never come near me again.</span>He calmed down again after another few minutes, eyes bloodshot from the tears. "...I'm sorry...I...it was just so vivid. I would never hurt you..." He brought forward another choked sob, closing his eyes to stop himself bawling again. "...there's thousands of better men out there for you. Don't pick a monster like me."