Magnus wrapped his arms around her and pulled her body against his as she cried, strengthening the glamor that he'd held on her all night to keep prying eyes away and prevent recognition.
This moment was theirs, and theirs alone.
[color=#7CD98A]"I know, Lara. I know." [/color] He'd seen how conflicted she was, he'd noticed how troubled she looked each time she realized how happy she was. He knew how painful it was for her to admit she loved him. He understood. But that didn't diminish the feelings they shared.
He kissed her forehead, his hands gently rubbing her back as his arms remained protectively around her. [color=#7CD98A] "Love is allowed, E. As long as we hold on to that, we get through whatever comes." [/color] He looked tilted his head so he could look into her eyes. [color=#7CD98A]"It's okay to be happy and sad and scared. Our love doesn't take away from all the other feelings you have. It's okay to love us both." [/color]
He could feel his heart pounding in his chest. He was going to be a father, again. Thinking about it threatened to overwhelm him and, deep down, he was grateful he could focus on comforting her right now instead of dealing with the memories trying to break free.
He kissed her. It wasn't the consuming kiss he'd give her later, but one that resonated with hope and tenderness. [color=#7CD98A]"Our child was made with love and will grow up being loved. The rest we can figure out as we go." [/color]
He could feel the thoughts starting to churn in his mind. The precariousness, the choices coming, the danger. They'd need to talk, to plan. But that was a conversation for a future time. For now, he just wanted to hold her. Them. He wanted to hold them.
This moment was theirs, and theirs alone.
[color=#7CD98A]"I know, Lara. I know." [/color] He'd seen how conflicted she was, he'd noticed how troubled she looked each time she realized how happy she was. He knew how painful it was for her to admit she loved him. He understood. But that didn't diminish the feelings they shared.
He kissed her forehead, his hands gently rubbing her back as his arms remained protectively around her. [color=#7CD98A] "Love is allowed, E. As long as we hold on to that, we get through whatever comes." [/color] He looked tilted his head so he could look into her eyes. [color=#7CD98A]"It's okay to be happy and sad and scared. Our love doesn't take away from all the other feelings you have. It's okay to love us both." [/color]
He could feel his heart pounding in his chest. He was going to be a father, again. Thinking about it threatened to overwhelm him and, deep down, he was grateful he could focus on comforting her right now instead of dealing with the memories trying to break free.
He kissed her. It wasn't the consuming kiss he'd give her later, but one that resonated with hope and tenderness. [color=#7CD98A]"Our child was made with love and will grow up being loved. The rest we can figure out as we go." [/color]
He could feel the thoughts starting to churn in his mind. The precariousness, the choices coming, the danger. They'd need to talk, to plan. But that was a conversation for a future time. For now, he just wanted to hold her. Them. He wanted to hold them.
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