There is a pang of sorrow at his words about Before. "That does not surprise me, with what you have told me. Your position was precarious, and that leads to insecurity."

She hugs him, breathes in his scent. "I can put up wards when we camp at night," she offers. "Not as layered as these, but enough to slow an intruder and give us warning."

Her energy is fierce for a moment. "And THEN they will have to deal with ME," she growls.