Tessa Dare said this quote

I was afraid. Of getting hurt in other ways. To be truthful, I still am.His thumb stroked her cheek. I would never hurt you.I don't think you can promise me that. She squeezed his bruised fingers. But it makes things a bit more equal, to know that I can hurt you, too.His gaze fell to her lips. He said simply, without any trace of irony, You are killing me.