She peered at him for a moment. "You are a king, Bres. I am well aware of the fact that the only reason I lead is because the three of you allow it to be so. I have never perceived you to be my lesser." Well, since they were in the mood to be confessing things, she might as well contribute one more.

"And as you can see, I have not slapped you, but continue to hold your hand." And to illustrate, her thumb moves across the back of his hand.