"You think I want this? You think I wanted to be shot trying to protect you?" He exclaimed, trying hard to stay calm but slipping quickly. "I don't know how to keep you safe. If I stop working for my father, we're both dead. If I stop the guys from coming in here and harming you, at least it isn't your blood dripping down either of our bodies!"

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"Lorelei I'm sorry! Please, don't leave!" He called, his shoulder swelling as pain racked through his body. "Lorelei! What can I do to help?!"

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Kai dropped to his knees on the floor, crying. "Fuck, Kai, why are you like this?!" He exclaimed, truly hating himself and hating he hadn't reacting nicely. "Fucking dumbass!"

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Kai shakily got to his feet and ran with his shoulder blazing toward the gardens. "Lorelei? Baby? Please, come out. Please..." He pleaded softly, hearing her crying. He followed the sound and crouched beside her. He crushed her to his chest, rocking gently and holding her silently for a long while. Finally, he spoke. "Lorelei, I'm so, so sorry for yelling. That wasn't fair and it wasn't your fault you got panicked. You were there for me when I panicked so I should be better for you. I'm sorry, baby"

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"Both of us...or...just you?"

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