He turned his head slightly towards her. Lilah's allure was often difficult to resist. He'd learned that the hard way.

"I'm not half as good as you are at subterfuge. You have me at a disadvantage. But, seeing as how I just did you a favour, unwitting or not--"

Swiveling around quickly, he grabbed at her wrists and pulled her tightly against him.

"Perhaps I still warrant some thanks."