Merope squicked, she leaned back a little so she was on her rear on the ground. "Promise?" She asked, hoping not to annoy him fully but she didn't get up just yet. Whoever she seemed to be, she was extremely timid in her movements and submissive in manner. It was clear that she'd been hurt before by someone as she flinched whenever he made a movement that didn't appear safe.
His growled caused further submission, she refused to even move now.