Nikolai hugged her to him tightly, a shuddering sigh rocking through him as he held her close. Thank God they hadn't been in the room for desert and after dinner drinks. Thank Gods he decided having a moment with he was more important. He couldn't stand the t hought of being responsible for her death or whatever the Apparat had had planned for her. He knew they had discussed getting rid of his parents and brother, but...not like this.
"Me too," he murmured into her hair. "I'm just so thankful you were not hurt."