Although the lighting was clear, something kept the booths shadowy. A movement behind the bar drew his attention & he saw a man stood watching him. Th... man was huge - 6ft7" with a skin that was either heavily tanned or betraying a middle eastern background. Connors could clearly see he was well-muscled as he was wearing a black leather waistcoat that hung open. His legs were snugged into tight black leather trousers and Connors wondered what kind of bar this was.He stepped forward to the. It was enough for me. I let Rory cut them loose and we stood back and watched them run away. Then we turned our attention to the big man."Do you have a name?" I asked the man coldly."Antonio," the man spat back, "Antonio the Berserker." I've heard of you," I told him a second later, as the intelligence provided by Victoria's people flowed up into my consciousness, "although I thought you were living somewhere else. Italy wasn't it." It was," the man grunted in reply, "but the man who wanted you. “Tom, I...” Ilse started, with an unsure tone in her voice, “ ... I don’t know what to say.”“Can I please come over and apologize in person? I’ve been an egoist and I should have known better. I didn’t realize how much I truly care for you until you ran away. I really miss you.”It sounded like the song text of a bad pop song to my own ears, but those were the first words that came to mind. I didn’t know what else I could say to convince her. The past three days had been a living hell for me. I. Look dan, youre my best friend, I really love you. Im not however in love with you. What I said last night was not me. I was lonely and sad. Please forgive me. I dont want you to hate me. Dont be angry please. I didnt say anything. I wanted to throw up. My heart felt like it was ripped out and crushed. I didnt speak or reply her. I just simply got up. wait dont go.. I dont want to lose you.. she cried harder. I didnt reply. I just turned around and walked out the door. I took my car keys and.