She didn't want to let go of the warmth of another... a safe human being. But she dropped her arms at last and stepped back. She put the cloth back on her face. Her eyes narrowed slightly on him as if she was trying to peer through him. She tilted her head. "Is it cus of what that article implied?" she asked. She waved her free hand. "I mean not t' beatin' women bit. I know ye wouldn't."