"Because it's... it's dangerous!" he said, pulling her into a protective hug and glaring at Eli. "You can't send her out there by herself!" It was a surprisingly nice hug, his long arms surrounding her and his chin resting on the top of her head as he squinted angrily. He smelled vaguely of freshly baked bread and strawberry.
"Hush," he chided, looking down at her. "That isn't enough and you know it." "Sounds like you don't have faith in her," Eli observed slyly.
