He sighed, eyes closing as he held her.
I was worried about you, I thought I lost you for half a moment there. And... He did sigh that time, wanting to roll away from her for a moment, feeling dirty. My father wanted to use you as bait to lure your family into a disadvantage. It took quick words to deter him. You are safe here as long as you stay with me, and away from my father. He won't come in here for fear of death, knowing that that may be the way of my ascendancy.