"I can't treat you like an object of pleasure, you are much more than that, and if I do, I'll be no better than an animal acting on instinct." Zane pulled away from her. "I'm sorry."
"But–" She had begun, but the words died in her mouth as he placed his hands on either side of her head, he kissed her forehead.
"No buts, I am glad we were able to resolve our misunderstanding before it escalated, that I am very much comfortable with, but if we give into our desires right after, I would not be able to treat you with the respect that you deserve." He told her, his fingers stroked her hair, she closed her eyes.
"I understand." She replied, "Could you at the least spend the night with me? I just want to hold you close and make sure you are safe before I fall asleep."
Zane gave a hearty laugh, he couldn't believe how self confident she was, it was refreshing. "Isn't that statement meant to be the other way around?" He said with a smirk and a cheeky grin.
