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You missed the point completely! You're acting..." The word stuck in my throat. He didn't hesitate to say it. "Jealous?" When I nodded, he continued. "Now you're missing the point. It isn't jealousy. It's fear." "Fear?" Not the emotion I expected. "Yes. Fear. I'm afraid you'll be hurt or killed. I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you. I'm afraid I'll lose you to another man.

Maria V. Snyder (2017). “The Glass Series Complete Collection: Storm Glass\Sea Glass\Spy Glass”, p.225, MIRA
You missed the point completely! You're acting... The word stuck in my throat. He didn't hesitate to say it. Jealous? When I nodded, he continued. Now you're missing the point. It isn't jealousy. It's fear. Fear? Not