Claude cradled Miranda against him as she moved toward him, accepting her face into his neck as he gave a soft kiss upon her own. His arms held her firmly upon his lap, and he quivered with conflicting emotions and an ever-growing sense of dread. Her words rung true; their families would not allow this.<br/><br/>As the realization came upon him, he simply gave a nod, speaking quietly despite there being none other to hear his words.<br/><br/>"Our families cannot disallow that which they do not know of, Miranda."