The Fourth Ceremony: The Sacrifice Trilogy (36 page)

              Satisfied, Lennox left the platform. Camden led her down the platform stairs and to an alley between two buildings.

            
 “
Have I told you lately that I am in awe of you, Alessa
,”
Camden said to her. Alessa smiled at him. Through her fatigue and pain, she was happy to be with him in this place. He made her feel safe and loved.

            
 “I’
m glad
I’
m here, Cam, and I am so very glad
I’
m here with you
.
”

            
 “
Come on, le
t’
s go see Aunt Sable. I am sure you could sleep for days, I know I could. And tomorrow we start the beginning of the rest of your new life adventure
.
”

              Camden kissed her lightly and guided her down the road. Together they moved towards whatever waited down their path.