"Believe me when I say I have no intentions of coming to the notice of Lucifer," Elizabeth promised, "but still I wish I could have done something to protect you. You are the closest I have to a husband, after all." It was a gentle teasing with a small smile, but it couldn't hide the genuine fear that was behind all her words. She couldn't bear it when bad things happened to George. He was England, or the closest Elizabeth could have to it anymore. Things that caused him pain, caused her pain as well.