Chapter 126

Logan

When I woke that afternoon, I thought I was dreaming at first because Alyssa was still in my bed, safe in my arms. I had dreamt of that moment since I had discovered that she was still alive, but experiencing it filled my soul more than I could imagine. At that moment, I knew that I would never want anyone or anything more in my life than I wanted my Allie.

I kissed her gently on the cheek and quietly rose from the bed, not wanting to wake her, and then headed toward the shower, letting the water wash away my doubts; wash away my fear. As the warm water poured over me, I knew that I wanted her to be mine forever and I would do whatever it took to make sure that it happened.

After I showered, I turned off the water and wrapped a white towel around my waist, and then walked back into my bedroom. She was still stretched out across my bed, face down, as her sun-streaked blonde hair cascaded over my pillow. A smile appeared on her face as