The next morning Alexandra rose with a small yawn. She couldn't help but notice the emptiness of her arms or the lack of warmth around her waist. She let out a small sigh. She had lost two things at once.

Still, she got herself ready and put a smile on her face. She knew she'd heal eventually and her travels with Vilkas wouldn't end. In fact they would probably return back to normal. A true smile came across her face at the thought. She wouldn't mind that at all.

When she walked upstairs everything was back to normal. Aela and Athis were back to their small bickers, Farkas was watching with a smirk on his face and then Ria would snap at them to knock it off. Everyone was here and safe.

Farkas turned and noticed her standing there. She too had been watching Aela and Athis argue back and forth. Then as if she felt his gaze she turned and met his eyes. Alexandra's lips turned up slightly and she walked over, taking a seat next to him.

" How was your sleep?" He asked.

" Better than the forest floor that's for sure. What about yours?"
" Better now that I know you and Vilkas are back."
Her heart warmed slightly at the comment. Then she looked around in search for him.
" Speaking of Vilkas. Where is he?"
" He's out doing shopping."
She rose a brow at him in confusion.
" Shopping? I had never took him to be the one to go shopping."
Farkas let out a small chuckle. " I hadn't either. "

In fact he hadn't thought his brother would be the man to wake up and stress over shopping in general, let alone buy what he had.

Farkas furred his brows together. He should have been back by now. It didn't take this long to pay. He must have been up to something else.

" Hey Alexandra," She looked at him," You feel like going out to look for him?"
She gave a shrug.

" Sure."

They both stood and excused themselves, Farkas letting her take the lead. Her hand reached the door and gave a yank. Then Farkas heard her let out a gasp.

" Constance? What are you doing all the way out here? Who's looking after the Orphanage?"

She seemed slightly out of breath, taking a moment to answer.

" No time to answer. Come on."

Instantly she reached out and yanked on Alexandra's hand. Farkas called out to her and followed behind without missing a beat, causing the others to follow in alert.

Alexandra was lead through the town, Constance pausing to make sure she was going the right way. They raced down the stairs, nearly making Alexandra trip and fumble when Farkas managed to catch her in time. She graced him a thanks then quickly raced to keep up. Then they finally stopped.

" Constance what is with all of this? You need to tell me what's going-"
She fell short of her words. When she glanced up to see who was standing before her she was stolen of words.
" Farkas what is going on?"
Aela quickly shushed herself as she made her place next to him. Then she turned around and motioned the others to calm down and stay quite.

Alexandra felt the tears build in her eyes but she held them back.

" Vilkas, what is he doing here?"

She asked as the cub sat happily in his arms. Vilkas gave her a warm smile as he walked up closer.

" Constance told me that he missed us too much and I think we all missed him as well."

The cub saw her and his face lit up. He let out a giggled out of happiness.
" But . . . we can't . . . the companions-"
" You love him Alexandra and though I hate to admit it, I love him too. I already signed the adoption papers."

Alexandra's face was drowned in shock.

" You did?" Her voice had started to grow weak. He gave a nod.
" I raised Farkas but he was older. I still have a lot to learn and I can't do it alone." Her heart suddenly began to pound. " It just so happens there's one more line open on the papers for signing."

" You mean . . ."
When she couldn't bare to finish her sentence Vilkas continued.

" Lets adopt him Alexandra, you and I both."

" Vilkas don't you think we should be-"
" Married?"
She froze then slowly nodded. Farkas felt Aela snatch his hand up and squeeze as hard as she could while she watched Vilkas place the child down on the floor. Then he reached into his pocket and lowered to his knee.

" It's not the traditional amulet." he admitted slowly. " But I think it's perfect for you."
Through her blurred vision Alexandra spotted the ring in between his fingers. Her hand had made her way to her mouth and one by one she felt the tears fall onto her fingers.

" I love you Alexandra. Marry me?"

She let out a small laugh. His proposal was short and to the point, something that Vilkas would do. She wouldn't have an empty bed any more, the warmth she longed for wouldn't be gone and her arms would no longer be empty.

Vilkas grunted as she tackled him, making them both topple over. She whispered yes to him over and over again as she buried her face into his arms, holding him close. The crowd that had gathered around had began to clap and the Companions cheered along for their fellow teammates.

Vilkas was taken by surprise at first but he quickly recovered, wrapping his arms around her waist and hold her close. Her scent was rich in his nose and her touch burned with affection. He had been worried since the idea came up. Now he was happy he swallowed his nerves followed through.

Alexandra pulled back and helped him up. She let out a chuckle as she quickly wiped the tears away. The ring was cold as Vilkas slipped it onto her finger but she knew it was a feeling she could easily get use to.

The crowd cheered again as they shared a kiss, one both had been craving for so long. Then the attention drew back to the cub as he yanked down on Vilkas's clothes.
" We still have to think of a name for him." She spoke as Vilkas picked him up. Vilkas glanced down at him and thought heavily.

" I know."
Alexandra looked up at him in anticipation.
" Xela. We will name him Xela."

The meaning behind it quickly sunk into her heart even more, causing her to cry more. Farkas watched his brother hold his new beloved close by the waist, pushing his lips into her forehead. Every single drop of affection he had towards her spilled and revealed itself within that moment. Farkas couldn't help but be happy for his brother.
Then he thought about the cub in his arms.
" Welcome to the Companions Xela," He whispered. " Welcome to the Companions."

If you guys didn't notice. Xela is Alex spelt backwards! :D I hope you enjoyed this story and if you have any requests I'm open to take them.

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