He's the strongest person alive. He's sworn to protect you. So why? Why were you flinching when he raised his hand? Just trying to touch his head, nothing more.

He felt betrayed at the idea of you thinking he'd ever hurt you, but this wasn't about him. He felt his heart break from the fact you'd be scared of him from a single hand raise.

He immediately grabbed you and pulled you into a tight embrace, "I won't ever hurt you. I would rather die than inflict pain on you."