Of course you would protect the woman," he said. "You protect everyone, John-I...

Of course you would protect the woman," he said. "You protect everyone, John-I don't suppose you can help it."
Astonished, Grey opened his mouth to contest this absurd statement, but was forestalled when Percy leaned forward and kissed him softly.
"You are the bravest man I know," Percy said, his breath warm on Grey's cheek. "And you will not convince me otherwise."