Don't put words into my mouth! I never said I felt nothing for you. I care more about you than I do anyone else in this entire place!

[Oh, he'll let go of her necklace. Only now he's wrapping one of his hands right around the back of her neck. And Letha knows better than most how strong his grip can be. Definitely strong enough to create bruises or leave her gasping for air if he wanted to.]

Why do you need to keep pushing this? If I tell you what you want to hear and it isn't true, you'd know it was a lie. Isn't my affection enough for you?