She curled her fingers into the fabric of his trouser leg unconsciously. She didn't remember putting her hand there but she was grateful to have something to have in her grip. "I'm glad you came. Really, really glad." She shivered as saw again the ugly intent in the eyes of the men who had taken her.
"I want a chance to figure this out," she said softly as she lay her cheek against his shoulder. "Without the play-acting and worrying throwing things off."