Ankyra Sound And raised up to be the rebel, I was made with a little bit of fire, you see.

She was preparing for a fight because in her mind, twisted by pregnancy and years of mistrust, his intentions couldn't be unrelated.  So what he did say took the wind right out of her sails.

Some of the shock definitely showed in her expression, though she kept her lips tightly closed, watching him as warily as when she'd begun.  Later when her senses returned she would likely kick herself for the position she'd thrown herself into, but right now, there was no real hesitating.  It was the only outcome that required no fight.

Yes.  I accept.  She backed up, some of the tension leaving her as she did so.  She did not care if he led the others, so long as they did not care either.  It was only her and Erzulie's autonomy she wished to protect, and by placing herself at his side, she ensured it.