She would pinch him for thinking something like that -- if she weren't equally guilty of wanting to kick herself for being so hostile towards him when he had been kind and understanding and most importantly patient with her. Those soft murmurs and declarations of love bring a small shiver of happiness, rewarding him with more closeness and kisses, "I love you too, Alphen," she whispered almost breathlessly, in the short periods of time she allowed herself to do anything but practically devour him in loving kisses.