Evan nodded at the wisdom, his own eyes glittering with mischief at his not-so-secret plan. "That's why I propose you get to know me better. Then the mystery of my character will be gone. Almost. You never give too much away. Because where's the fun in that?"
His smile fell when he heard her words, and her reached out to her cheek, brushing the tear back, then handed her a tissue from his pocket. He had reacted on instinct and moved his hand away then, though his heart wrenched in sympathy. To be all alone and through this...no wonder she was so frightened.
"Soon it won't be though," He reminded her gently, "Soon you'll have a son -who I pray to the goddess has your eyes- and that will be the beginning of a new life for you. Trust me on this one, please? I know. It's just me and Selena as well."