He kissed the top of my head. “So I am very lucky that you are not a bloodthirsty little firebrand.” I balked at the idea of killing anyone. “No thirst for blood here. I’ll leave you to do any skull-bashing in the future. You were good at it.” Gloam chuckled. “Thank you, I think.” He looked at me, his gaze intense yet still soft. “I will protect you from all harm, my love.”
