"You better." That probably didn't quite come out right. It hadn't been Spike's fault that yesterday, he hadn't been safe. It also wouldn't be his fault if it happened again. The innocents always suffered and while he was sure Spike didn't see himself as innocent, he hadn't seen himself and the fear in his eyes, everything Nicolas had seen while he fought for his safety. He'd do it again, whenever needed.

"But if you're ever in danger again, I'll be there." He shouldn't make promises, because there were no certainties. Nicolas remembered being saved by Lestat, only to feel his fangs in his throat. "I promise."