While Jessica didn't expect the touch, Magnus expected her to tense a little bit more before she relaxed. She did not relax easily, even around him. Magnus did not take offense to it; it was simply the way she was. It had scared him a bit in the lead up to their wedding, how intense she became and how he couldn't seem to find the magic solution to calm her. But that was when he realized that it was her, not him, and if their marriage was going to work he would have to accept those quirks of hers and not be scared of them.

He returned the hug happily, squeezing her gently and briefly so as not to wrinkle her clothes. Pulling back, he dropped a quick, impulsive kiss on her cheek.

"That sounds like a great plan," Magnus said.