Instincts

He grinned, then gently kissed her temple, but he had to relax his tactility, because Thea didn't seem ready to accept him yet, despite the fact that she didn't push him away.

- I won't confuse the smell of your blood with anyone else.  -Raphael replied with some reluctance, because the memories of those days were as unpleasant for him as for Thea. – If I only knew…

- If only… But it won't change anything. – she snapped categorically. – You have caused pain and suffering to my friends and other people. How many people have you killed at all?

Raphael was silent, because he could not justify his actions towards Nicole or Simon, but it was only because they were dear to her.

- Many. Too many have died at my hands. But the truth won't make you feel any better. – he had no desire to let her into all his affairs, but she seemed determined to get everything out of him that interested her. - So it scares you? Do you want to run away from me?