"Alice, please stay by my side."

"Yes, I do Raphael, because I love you."

He could feel her soft lips upon his own, so much better than the way they had been before, and he couldn't believe how lucky he was to have her in his life.

She held onto him tight as she said, "I'm still scared," a tear falling from her face onto his chest. His heart broke for her, seeing her vulnerable like this. How had such a strong woman become so emotional?

It didn't matter though, not when he would hold her tight and promise her that nothing could ever happen to them. Not when he...