He wanted to say yes. He wanted to free her of him, but he still loved her. God, did he love her. But she refused, still, after all these months to do anything even remotely affectionate with him. All she did was touch his arm to show that she was there for him but it wasn't enough. He was just a heavy chain around her ankle now, keeping her from being free. She was only here for him out of pity, not love. He kept quiet.