`` jesus , '' he repeated , this time as a curse to stop himself from reaching for her again before her reason returned and the moment was shattered . he saw anger in those dark eyes now . they had also been stripped , as usual . this was one man determined not to let go . his good hand pressed firmly onto my back , while his bandaged one rested by his side . i looked at the thick gauze wrapped around my arm and shoulder , a faint pink stain coming through the bandage . 