Chapter 47. Forgive Him

Alexander's POV

"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 Alice make me ecstatic.

How wonderful my life will be if it is filled with countless moments like these.

"Stay with me forever and never let me hurt myself." I whisper, moving closer to her face.

"The break is over, now I have to go." She says, pushing me away.

"Why so soon? I want this break to never end." As I pout at her, a smile appears on her face, which she immediately hides it.

"I'll drop you at home." I offer, longing for more precious moments with