He saw her look, read it, nodded.  "I'm not what I appear to be.  But not to worry.  The wolf has had his teeth pulled.  I can't harm you.  Probably one of the few men that can say that literally.  I can't do a thing to you that you don't want me to."  His expression is rueful, with a hint of self-deprecation.  "Two years ago...you might have really been in danger.  Now it's safe as houses.  A frat boy could give you more trouble."