"I said I was supposed to, Kaya, not that I'm going to. I don't think he really needs it, but on the other hand it's tradition. Just to make sure he knows that I'll be looking out for you."

Billy ducked his head. "He's the same way about her. He explained in no uncertain terms just what the marriage had meant after it happened, and that we were mated for life. If I'd hurt her..."

He likely wouldn't live to tell the tale.