things didn't pan out

Things suddenly felt more tense when she didn't stop his hand, try to push back, to pull back, to do anything, like she suddenly didn't know what to do, or...or... Alonso let out a choked sob. This was stressful and confusing and terrifying. But--but how do I--" He took a deep, uneven breath, starting to feel panic mix in with his anger. Will you kill him too, because the Talons tell you to?

Alonso's fingers tightened around her wrist because he reflexively wanted to ball his hands into fists, but not to hurt her. He wanted to scream at her and he wanted to punch something, but not his mother. Even after what she did. How can I believe anything you say?