how bad was it that he 'd even grown to like the shortened version of his name , as long as it sprang from this woman 's lips ? the bandit was hurt and in a lot of pain , but he was still alive and he intended to keep it this way . `` i do n't want to be without you . nick reached across and took gillians hands in his . you must learn to take some responsibility . she was utterly sincere , he realized . ben spoke up before talon could answer . 