Kay pressed his mouth together, deciding on his next words carefully. He was almost surprised to find that he didn't want to antagonize Selene. Kay always mouthed off; keeping quiet was nearly impossible for him in most social situations. But here, he didn't want to use her insecurities as a weapon. He might not be above it later, but right now, there was no reason to be a dick.

"You're keeping it a secret, right?" he said finally. "Don't worry. I won't talk." And he meant it. First, Kay was all about his word, and if he made a promise, he'd wear himself down to the bone before breaking it. And second, Kay had kept bigger secrets, ones that risked the well-being of the people around him. Compared to Gallowglass, this one was downright benign.