He laid down on the bed in the corner of the room, with me still in his arms. He gently tugged my arms from his neck and softly rubbed my wrists where they were red from the ropes. A stone mask was upon his face on but I could tell it was taking everything in his power not to show how upset he was. "It's not your fault you know" I said taking his hands in mine. "We both know things would have probably tuned out worse if you had let me come with you to Berlin." He looked shocked for a moment. "How did you know I was thinking about that?" "Ludwig. I could see it written all over your face. It's pretty obvious that you blame yourself." "I'm so sorry Amelia. I do blame myself though. I wasn't there to protect…" I put my finger to his lips. "Don't you dare finish that sentence Ludwig. You tried protecting me by leaving me behind and you saved me. You have no reason to blame yourself." I pulled my finger away and Ludwig kept quiet. "I'm serious Ludwig." "That's the problem I know you are and I know you are right." I stared at him as he took a deep breath. "I'm sorry Amelia for upsetting you." I smiled at him. "You're forgiven." He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed me softly. I tuned over so I was facing him fully and kissed back, then laid my head onto his chest. "Thank you Ludwig." "For what?" "For rescuing me and loving me." I said as I smiled at him. He smiled back and held me closer, burying his face into my hair. "I love you my angel." He said. "I love you, my savoir." I whispered back. As I drifted off to sleep I knew I'd never want to change anything that happened in my past, because I love where my life is now.