The wraith was tempted to, but touching her again, especially to feed upon her, might result in another moment like in the arena. The Hoffan drug all over again.

"I'll pass" he said "Can't risk only getting my energy withdrawn. Or worse, my life" he pointed out. The temptation to lay down now that's he'd vacated his bed was tugging at him, but this was a cycle he had to break now before it got out of hand.

Todd shook it off and then left to go about his rounds, promising to be back before the morning was out so that they could spar.