"Did you come to take me away?" He shut his eyes tightly in agony, not wanting her to see the emotions reflected in his gaze.

The girl chuckled and called his name.

"Jaxen."

Jaxen opened his eyes and stared at the girl for a long time.

Beneath his unwavering stare, the girl gradually rose onto her tiptoes, drawing nearer and nearer to Jaxen before tenderly placing a kiss on his cheek.