She smiled a little at that, glad to be of help somewhere. "It wasn't exactly the end of the world, back home, but it wasn't exactly peaceful, either."
That, and she was secretly relieved to be out of her intended marriage to a man who'd manipulated, pressured, and ultimately blackmailed her into the match. Though they had saved each others' lives on numerous occasions, she still barely trusted him. But Sam was as different from Lothor as night from day.
And he needed her. "I'm glad we have each other, too."