"You don't have to deserve me because I belong to you completely-every breath, every thought, every heartbeat, it's all yours. I'd conquer on the world countless times just to see you smile...."

He leaned down, kissing her forehead once more before pressing his lips against hers in a gentle but desperate kiss, as if sealing his promise. His hands, though injured, held her tightly as if he could never let her go again.

When he pulled back, his eyes searched hers, and for the first time in hours, there was a flicker of a smile on her lips, faint but real.

Ahh!! Xavier felt his like someone put cold water over his burning heart. The relief her smile gave her was something else.

"I'm not going anywhere," Iris murmured softly, her voice steadier now, her hand weakly gripping his.