"I'm saying that I love you, and I don't want to lose you," Michael said, his voice thick with emotion.
"Michael..." Eliana whispered, her heart breaking.
"I understand if you want me to leave," Michael said, his voice barely a whisper. "But please, before I go, know that I love you more than anything. I would do anything to make you happy."
"Michael," Eliana said, her voice trembling. "I can't believe you're telling me this."
"I can't hold it back any longer, Eliana," Michael said, his voice thick with emotion. "You deserve the truth, even if it means losing you."
"No," Eliana said, her voice growing stronger. "I'm not going to let you go, Michael."
"Eliana," Michael said, his voice heavy with disbelief.
"I love you, Michael," Eliana said, her voice resolute. "And nothing is going to change that."
"But Eliana," Michael protested, his heart racing. "I'm a killer."