"I-- I didn't know if I could trust myself yet or not. I couldn't risk hurting you." Strangers yes. A doctor yes. His Abby, no. Until he knew for sure he was no risk to her King stayed away. "There was this weird woman at the jewelery store. All in red. Creepy as fuck. She talked to me and I just...snapped." King's head hung low. "Beat the shit out of the sales woman."
His voice caught a little and he felt his heart beat faster. There would be no trouble from the law because for some unknown reason Bella had covered his tracks.
"I should have been here. Should have called. It's okay if you're mad. I deserve it."