"I would be honored to help with your dress" Claude said with a smile as he went over to the bed and began to unlace her dress. His eyes wandered over her form a bit as his hands worked on undressing her. It was a bit awkward to unlace her while she sat and he stood, but his height was a great advantage to accomplishing his task.<br/><br/>"Stella, I love you more than anything. I need you in my life. I'm so grateful that you stayed here with me. I'm blessed know you." Claude said as he nuzzled the top of her head and finished the last bit of unlacing. He knelt down before her as she sat on the bed, his hands engulfing hers. "I know that this is sudden, and I won't be upset if you say "no", but I have a question I very much need to ask you" His voice was shaking ever so slightly, but his eyes were kind and sure.