Relief flooded his system when she stepped into his arms and Eugene automatically wrapped them around her, grateful for the contact.

Even better was her agreement to wait out these last six months with him until the divorce could be finalized. She was willing to trust the process that was enough for him, for now. It likely wouldn't be easy, but he was hoping that he could shield everyone from most of it. Six months to wait and it would be worth it. It would feel less sharp with someone and something to look forward to afterward.

She leaned back slightly to look at him and Eugene felt that familiar pull of attraction he knew he shouldn't take advantage of, not given their current predicament or the future one either, but oh, did he want to. He smiled warmly, resisting the urge to close the gap between them a little more personally, unsure as to whether or not she would appreciate that or not. She had just said she trusted him.

The wind outside howled against the closed shutters and Eugene had nearly forgotten about the storm raging outside in contrast to the one that had been brewing inside. Things inside had stilled, thank Merlin, but outside it seemed like end was far away. "I'm glad." He managed finally, reaching up to brush a stray strand of hair out of her face.