"I'm not good for anyone. People who get close to me have a tendency to be either used against me or get killed." She looked at L.L., her jade eyes once more a mask.
"I'm keeping my distance to keep James safe. Look at what just happened to him. HYDRA knew he was close to Steve in some way and were able to use that against him. If one of my enemies were to get their hands on him..." She gave a bitter smile. "I would topple every government I was told to in order to keep him safe. But if no one knows he's my son, if no one is able to make the connection between us, he'll be safer than if we did spend time together."
She wrapped the shawl around herself. "I have too many enemies to be a mother."