He didn't know if it would work, but it was worth a shot, for a life without her would be positively unbearable.

Leaning over the cursed beauty below him, he slowly pressed his lips to hers, praying to all the gods that it would work.

Slowly, yet all at once, life returned to her and she reopened her eyes, taking in a deep breath.

Unable to believe it, he smiled at her, "You came back?" while trying to hold back tears.

Looking at him with an expression to match his own, she asked, "Did you ever doubt I would?"