Something broke inside her a little bit, because she couldn't be honest with him... and give him that complete reassurance that he needed.

"Johnny... I can be completely honest with you and tell you the rest of it and let you know what could happen and what I am." She met his eyes and hers were full of tears. "Or... I can lie to you and reassure you that I will never again be threatened and hide everything from you."

She swallowed.

"What would you prefer?"