Shay just smirked at his insistence that no one take his spot as her pillow. Of course no one would, but she'd tease him with it as long as she could get away with it. Which meant she'd leave him wondering.
"Oh, I think they are capable of handling you. After all, aren't I?" And yes, she realized the double meaning to her words, but it wasn't until after she said them that she did. However, he seemed to be on the same vein if his next comment meant anything, and a deep dark part of her sure hoped he did.
"Oh, come now. How could I ever kill you?" She smiled and tilted her head to the side. "You know I'd do anything for you, darling."