Atem was trying so hard to keep his composure. To no falter and cave. But this he would not and could cave and let Zhara do on her own. Her sould showed all and could not hide anything from him and this was the only way for her to live and thrive. 

Walking to her, he knelt before her taking her face into his hands to caress with such softness and care. "[i]Habibi(My Love)[/i]....it is alright. It does not make it wrong to let me help you. You have helped me bare my burdens since you have become my shadow." He moves a hand from her cheek to help her by her kneeling with him. That hand holding hers in his open palm while he looked at them. 

"The world would be nothing without you both with the responsibility you have and my love for you. Let me do this so you may live."