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"Are you alright? I'm here for you...." He said softly, slightly hurt as he gave her as much space as the shower allowed. "I'm gonna go sit on your bed...sorry for assuming..." He said, his eyes not on her for her sake as he got out, dried off, and sat on her bed. His arms were across his chest and he felt like if he looked away from the bathroom door, she would get attacked or worse...

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"Of course. Anything for you." He said, not meeting her eyes. He led her to the car, not bothering to put on a shirt but grabbing her his clean sweatshirt. He handed it to her, opening her door and getting into the driver's seat. He started the car, shutting off the headlights and rolling down the windows. He smiled faintly, offering her his hand but still wary of her state. He blazed down the highway, no other cars in sight. "I'll always protect you. You know that, right?" He asked softly

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"I'll hunt every man that dared to come into that room to the ends of the earth and they will beg for something as sweet as death. I promise." He said softly, a slight growl tinting his voice at the end as his anger flared again. He didn't realize, but his grip had tightened on her hand and his face blanched. "I'm so sorry, did I hurt you?" He asked, suddenly panicked

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"Baby, what's wrong?" He asked, pulling over to the side of the road. "Talk to me"

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"Lorelei...Talk to me, please." He said, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. "If you don't tell me what's wrong, I can't help you." He said softly, getting out and going to her side. He unbuckled her, picked her up bridal-style, and set her on the hood of his car. He placed his hand on either side of her thighs, searching her eyes. "Did I do something?"