"Have I ever been the cool uncle?" Elijah questioned, obviously amused at the prospect. Staid, perhaps. But cool?
"You deny it, but your cheeks tell a different story." Still he wouldn't tease her more. "I hope he realizes how lucky a gentleman he is to have you in his life. I shan't make the usual threats. For one, I believe my brother has that covered and, for another, you're more than capable of defending yourself." It was said with a certain amount of pride. He did love his niece.