"I didn't say that was the reason-" Riley let out in a rush. A long, slow whine escaped his lips as Tao's fingers dug into his skin. He yelped, if his tail had still been there, it would have been tucked between his legs. It hurt, really hurt, and Tao's fingernail wouldn't allow his skin to heal. "I said- that it was what you wanted. It's what you want right now, in this moment." He grit his teeth, grinding them together, "Just like - how I want you to want it, and I don't want it anymore."