As Claude pulled her into his body in a tight embrace, Stella could instantly feel her body start to relax. Her chest started to loosen up and her breathing became normal within a few short minutes. Clenching his thick shirt hard in her hands as her body slightly shook with fear and apprehension of the answer they would find. Stella only pulled slowly and reluctantly away when she heard the muffled clops of Snow's hooves against the snow-covered pavement.<br/><br/>With Claude's assistance, Stella stood up and pulled away, letting out a slow, shaky sigh as she prepared herself for whatever it was they would find. Making her way down the steps carefully, she nodded a thanks to Hector and quietly whispered, "Thank you.", before mounting Snow. Turning her head away to cover up a wince that crossed her features, slightly pressing her hand to her side before taking up the reins and sitting up a bit straighter, showing that she was okay. "Where's Jerome?" Stella suddenly asked, looking around the courtyard for the other man.