He moved closer, the tears in her voice making him ache deep inside.  Gently, he lifted his hands to rest lightly upon her shoulders.  "The very fact that you do not wish it as she does is the reason," he answered softly.  His hands tightened on her shoulders slowly, griping them and then pulling her from the window to gather her close.  He drew her back against his chest and wrapped his arms around her slender form.