Suddenly, Jenny realized something. When she had met Edgar, she’d become afraid of death for the first time in a long time. She had always respected it, but it hasn’t terrified her. Now, she was scared that it would take Edgar from her- it had already nearly succeeded multiple times. It felt wrong for a child of death to be afraid of it.
He’s making you a coward.
She subconsciously grabbed Edgar’s hand, holding it tightly.