Author's Note: About the last chapter…. Even I was saying "Aww!" When I was writing it.

Welcome to My Side of the River

Sonya

Iggy's POV

Alexa fell asleep in my arms after that. My mind was still whirling from her speech.

She had wanted me to be the first. The whiterobe had almost ruined that intention. But almost.

She loved me. That I had known, but hearing her say it was very reassuring.

She trusted me. I hadn't been sure of that fact, but after seeing her fall asleep so easily in my arms, I had to believe it was true.

I began to think of our future. Could it be possible? Could Alexa stay with me, for the rest of our lives? Could the kingdom accept her, the way they had accepted me?

I was greeted with one word: Yes. It was possible. Alexa could stay with me, forever. And if the kingdom had accepted us and Nyx, they could accept Alexa.

Of course, we had to solve the immediate problem first. Alexa's damage.

I had no idea of the extent of her mental damage, but I guessed that it was bad. After seeing her throw up when she remembered what happened, and hearing her blame herself, even though she had been unable to stop the whiterobe, I was sure of it.

She would bounce back. She always did.

I reminded myself of my earlier promise. I would stand by her; help her believe in herself once more. I would show her that we all loved her, especially me, and help her to trust.

Angel poked her head through the door. Seeing that Alexa was asleep, she mentally spoke to me. Of course, we'll help you.

Of course. And, purely by accident, she read my plan as to help Alexa.

OH MY GOD!!!!!! She squealed. You love her that much?

Yes. I replied without hesitation. Question is, does she love me that much?

Yes, she does. Angel grinned. During her captivity, when she was beginning to lose hope, she thought of you. Constantly. And she thought of how much she loved you.

This was new. Really?

Yup. Have I ever lied to you?

Yes.

Alright, then. Have I ever lied to you about anything this important?

No.

I'll leave you two alone now. And with that, she left.

I was suddenly exhausted. Carefully, as to not wake Alexa, I leaned back against the wall, still holding her.

I then drifted off to sleep, to dream of my plan and whether it would work.