Protecting you is always his priority. So when the hollows reach them, trying to kill and catch them as you all descend on a mission to save Miss Peregrine, he could not just stand still.

He grabs you by the waist, pulling you close with the other younger ones. He looks around, trying to find the hollows but he can't sense their presence.

"Stand close, I can't lose you too." He whispers to her.