Kate blinked tears, " It was so worth the risk. I missed you so much. I was afraid for you but I knew you were going to make it. You are mentally tough and resourceful. I knew you would find a way out of trouble."<br/><br/>She sat on the swing as he spoke. She released her mana into his hand as he held his hand to her cheek,  "I wanted so badly to join the healers. I could not leave. I was in the middle of mage finals. I had to stay and make sure Princess Amanda passed. It was a promise I made my Godfather long ago. Your back and I am able to be close to you. Cedric, I do not want to be apart from you again."