His eyes close as her soft hand touches his cheek to wipe away his tear.  With a look of sadness, “Thank you.”  He takes her hands in his own for more comfort for himself.<br/><br/>He slowly recognizes what she says, and his heart screams with joy hearing her share her feelings, tears role freely down his cheek.  His tears this time were expressing the sheer joy.  His smile glows as he holds her tightly in his embrace.  Whispering into her hair as he holds her, “Oh Alliana, to hear you say those words makes me so happy.  I love you.  I have for so long.”   Not wanting to ever let go he relaxes his embrace and looks her into her eyes before slowly kissing her again, this time the emotions that are swirl through his body race through his kiss.<br/><br/>