Luv?

Wasn't sure
whether I should feel
flattered or offended
when he said it
a silent thrill overtook me
but then
I got scared
because the look in his eyes
removed the beauty of it
the pureness of it
and revealed
a protective insanity
a veiled ultimatum
a quiet challenge
when he said it
I knew that he loved me
but wondered whether I wanted
his love
because
it no longer
felt safe

Unsure how to respond
when he looked at
me
and whispered
"don't you ever
try to leave me..."