She should have known that that was going to be the question. That or some variation of it. She was quite surprised that none of the other shinigami had been hounding her about it since the two of them hadn't exactly been secretive. She was just glad that her captain knew he had her utmost loyalty. But they did deserve answers, especially since she had been the one to argue for him helping them.

She licked her lips and finally answered. "Yes, I am. I'm still loyal to Captain Hitsugaya, but I... I love him."