"And that," Ethan said as he reached across to catch one of Elliot's hands in his and lifted it so he could press a lingering kiss to the back of her knuckles, "Is why I enjoy your company as much as I do." She shared his views and wasn't shy about expressing her opinion, he'd much rather that than somebody who hid and shrouded their truth in secrets.
He hummed to suggest that he did in fact have cards and motivations he could and would share when the time was right. "Let's just say I know a lot more about her past than I suspect she would want anyone to know especially given her position as lawmaker. I can't imagine this quaint little town would be so happy to follow her lead if they had any idea at all the things she once did."
A smoothing of his ringed thumb over her wrist before a release was given and he returned his grip to his mug of coffee. "I'm curious as to whether all creatures here think there's value to maintaining the peace or if there are those amongst us who feels there might be a better way of doing things."