Alexander Having Cassandra in my arms right now as the world came back into focus was all I needed. Slowly my mind began to piece together what had happened. We were back in the palace and I certainly wasn't dead. My hand went to my stomach and all I felt was smooth skin. I couldn't remember much before I passed out besides the pain and watching Cassandra fight. What had happened? I wanted to know but before that, there I had something else to do. "Cassandra," I whispered her name and her eyes filled softly with tears. That's when it clicked. She saved me. She must have saved me. How else could such a miracle happen? I felt my chest swell with so much emotion it hurt. I was so grateful and amazed, but also there was something else there I couldn't place. Something so strong it felt like

