Ben's face was flaming, from anger and embarrassment. He'd only want to help, but had ended up hurting Dale and looking like an idiot. But he didn't understand Ronan's need to always be on his own, especially when there was help available and freely offered.
"You might not need them, but you can have them. And a warm bed," he said softly, not wanting to fight and if Ronan said no again, he wouldn't press. The man was in pain and exhausted, and he had to remember that.
"Like Patrick said, they'll make the recovery a little better." He bit his lip. "So please, let me help you, even a little. You didn't have to do any of this, and I'm the one who brought it into your life. So, I'd like to help, and this is all I've got."