If the circles $x^2 + y^2 = 16$ and $x^2 + y^2 + 2ax + 4y + 4 = 0$ touch each other internally, then $a =$

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $-2$
  • D
    $-3$

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