His blood ran cold temporarily despite the warm hands on his neck and shoulders. So she didn't know then. But true to his word he wasn't about to tell her either. "Just touching bases," he couldn't fake a smile and didn't try, the frown overriding anything he could try to bluff. Smoker ran a hand through his hair before wrapping it around her slender midsection. He squeezed softly, fingers clenching almost into a fist. "Well you're safe here. Both of you. I'll see to it." The kid made her happier and he deserved a second chance at life even if it meant more secrets Smoker was going to have to hide and protect.