His eyes close tightly for a moment, and she'll be able to see the tight way his jaw keeps clenching and unclenching. He barely knew her then, and he didn't like her or trust her, but everything's changed now. He cares deeply about this woman in his arms, and he'll do everything he can to protect her. To know she was hurt like this feels like a punch to the gut.

"No one's ever gonna hurt you again, Juliet," he promises huskily, the emotion so palpable between them.