Alex followed her directions. He managed to secure the bandages well; he was nothing if not a quick learner. Once he was done he looked at her, his pain obvious on his face. I wish you hadn't done that, but more than that I wish I had had the sense to stop you. I should have known you weren't ready yet." He was on the verge of breaking down again, and all he wanted to do was hold her close and tell her he was sorry and that he loved her, but he knew that he would hurt her by touching her.