Alexander's P.O.V.

"Promise me you'll never harm yourself like this again." As she leans in and kisses my bruised knuckles, I close my eyes with a beatific smile on my face. Her touch satisfies my soul.

Finally, my sweet Alice has returned. I was missing her terribly.

I'm grateful that she gave us a break. It allowed me to cherish these priceless moments with her.

I gently tucked a few strands of her hair behind her ear, beaming at her. These precious moments with ...