[ He lets out a soft breath. Now, he raises his eyes to hers. ]

It is the same fear. You say that loving me makes you afraid, but what you're afraid of is a fear of your own vulnerability. That you could be hurt again by someone you trust.

[ By me. He hesitates, then, and admits: ]

I could not even think to compare, but - Leander terrifies me, and I know that some part of it is that he's like Richars. That some part of it is the shadow of another man. These things stay with you.