He recovered enough to realize he was on a boat with Kate crying on his shoulder. Shocked that she'd thrown her life away for him, he lifted her head as he tried to comprehend why she'd done it. The easiest answer was that he had basically kidnapped her and she'd opted to run away with him. He would have faced the consequences of his actions gladly. It made no real sense to him at the moment.<br/><br/>"Kate, why?" He asked, looking into her tear-streaked eyes as he tried to understand, "Why throw your life away just for me?"<br/><br/>He took the cape he was given and removed it. It wouldn't do him any good to wear it now. Waving a hand, he summoned traveling cases and trunks that had everything they needed, including a pair of hooded invisibility cloaks. His skill with magic seemed to be increasing by leaps and bounds now. It was unnerving to say the least.<br/><br/>Looking into her eyes, his eyes closed as his lips claimed hers. Sure, they'd shared kisses before. This one was different as there was a vulnerability and passion in it that the others had lacked. It revealed his true feelings to her. He unconditionally loved her, despite meeting two months ago.<br/><br/>'Kate, we have to go back eventually. I won't let my actions tarnish your reputation as well as mine. You don't have to exile yourself just to make me feel better.' He mentally said to her as they kissed, trying to get her to answer him.