She didn't flinch. Perhaps being in this position so many times before with him had made her immune to fearing him. Well, that was a lie, she did fear him. But if he wanted it over, he would do it. Somehow death didn't seem so real to her in this place.

"You don't think I understand? Fill me in." Her voice picked up boldness as she spoke. She wouldn't back down again. "And you think I'm naive enough to think you're the same as before? You've changed by the events, but you forget so have I." So much for trying not to get hurt.