You're scared.

[Alfie's voice is calm - almost soothing.]

You didn't want to get wrapped up in this, did you. Yeah? I can see it in your eyes. Take the gun off her, let her go, and we'll let you live.

[It's a lie - Alfie has every intention of shooting the man the moment it's safe to do so. There are no politics to think about here. He will slaughter every last person involved in this.]