Raine didn't pull away, part of them wanted to but they were afraid that.. if Eda let them, they'd run away again. They'd run and try to protect her and get everyone hurt more and more in the process of trying to be some hero only that this time?

They'd be protecting Eda from themselves. They weren't sure if it made it better or worse but their breathing went ragged again as they gripped her like a lifeline.

"I'm sorry- I'm sorry Eda. I didn't want to hurt you again, not like this- not in any way but like this the least!"

They choked up and tears began to pool at their eyes and trail down their cheeks.

"I should have listened to you, I could hear you but it..."

It felt good to be in control.

"I couldn't stop myself."