"Let's hope, so long as you don't drain any more fae, yeah?" She closed her eyes and exhaled for a moment at the words. "And I'll do what I can t'keep you safe while I'm around." She moved from his hair down to his brows, gently massaging his forehead with her thumbs.

"Oh, shush, you!" Nancy gasped, giving him a little shove on his shoulder. "I'm sure that'll go over great, when you tell 'em you're grandmum's friend." She shook her head. "I'll warn 'em to watch out for you, when they get old enough."