Instantly relaxing into his passionate kiss, her body leaned into his slightly as she returned his kiss and pressed into it slightly more. Stella was quick to grab onto Claude's shoulders as he suddenly lifted her from the tub, holding onto him tightly as he carried her over to the bed. Reluctantly letting go of him and leaning back slightly as he sat her down, she looked down at the bed sheets as his eyes raked over her body. Curling her toes in a nervous manner, she could feel the burning sensation of blood filling her cheeks as Claude complimented her. "Thank you..." came her soft whisper.<br/><br/>Suddenly there was a knock at Stella's bedroom door and her father's voice floated into the room. "Stella, dear?" he called out quietly. A soft gasp of surprise came from Stella and she quickly scrambled to grab her robe. Pulling it around over her shoulders and tying it loosely closed, she pulled her black hair to one side of her neck and quietly made her way to the door. Opening it just barely so her father couldn't see a very nude Claude standing next to her bed, Stella poked out her head. "Oh, dad. Is there something wrong?" she asked worriedly.<br/><br/>Roman gave his daughter a small smile and shook his head. "Nothing too important. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. It's been a bit of a traumatizing past few days and I was just worried about how you were handling it. Is everything okay?" he asked. Stella shifted her weight onto her other foot, thinking about Claude for a moment before she gave her father a smile. "I'm okay dad. I have you back and...and I have some important news for you. However, I think it should wait till the morning when everyone's had a chance to rest," she explained with a smile, watching as curiosity flitted over her dad's features. With a nod, he stepped back, preparing to go back to his own room. "Of course. I'll see you in the morning Stella. Sleep well," he said over his shoulder as he walked down the hall a bit to his own room.<br/><br/>Stella quietly closed the door and let out a slow breath of air she hadn't known she was holding.