Celine blushed slightly at his words, despite them having already been spoken many times before, especially when she saw that he had been staring at her with a mixture of love and affection.

But, this time, his words felt different. As though he hadn't just been complimenting her appearance or saying that he loved her. They felt genuine. More than that, they seemed like a promise that they would remain together forever.

"Thank you." She whispered.

After a brief pause, a small, sad smile crossed his face.

"Come on," he said gently, reaching out his arm, "let's go."

They began to walk down the corridor towards the main entrance of...