Those words, the plea that came from her lips, it was nearly too much for him to stand. She was asking for his help. Another step had been taken towards her, his lips already moving to say the words that he would do anything in his power to assist her, but then a hand snagged the back of his suit jacket and he found himself pulled back roughly. Eyes widened, hardly able to believe that Van Helsing would do such things when the lady was asking for him, but...
Momentarily distracted from Lucy's pleas, he looked between Dracula and his trusted friend, and, after dislodging Abraham's hand from the back of his jacket, he adjusted himself and stepped slightly to the side. A wary look was kept on all involved parties, though it was clear that his attention was still drawn towards the woman he desired to hold.