“I meant every word I said.” Claus responded fiercely.

"Really? You were going to have a family with me, but you kept all of these from me, Claus. Yet you thought you cross wasn’t mine to carry?" Mia yelled.

"I didn’t mean it like that.” He fired back. “I was only trying to protect you. It is not safe for you to such information. Do you think the beast or anyone would spare you if they knew I told you stuff?"

"And you would have protected me. No harm can come near me with you ...