((second that Aww... they are such a cute couple ^_^))<br/><br/>Alyxander had never thought of finding love or a life beyond his slavery when he had served beneath Lord Draco and Lady Malora. All he had seen was darkness and suffering. That was, until he was rescued and revived by Kate. She had saved him, in more ways than one. Had anyone else rescued him that day and healed him, he wouldn't have been nearly as happy and healed as he was then. To him, she was a blessing true, a blessing to be cherished and thankful for 'til the end of his days. His strength may be resilient from years of torment, and he may be ill with a sick turn of fate; but both had been soothed by a simple touch and word from the lovely female he held in his arms. Without her, he would have perished long before now; from sorrow, torture, or loneliness. As Kate pulled back a tiny bit, her lips barely away from his own, he shifted his head to look into her eyes. The blush that colored her cheeks made him smile even brighter. "What ever would I do without you, my sweet Kate?" He kissed her forehead and leaned back a little to look her in the eyes fully, not turning his gaze away. "I may not be of noble blood, but I know a fine young lady when I see one. Are you, my dear, are surely the finest of all."