You already know how much I love Tarrant tromping all over everyone to get to Alice (a complete 180 from the first part of this story) but I couldn't resist telling you again. If your story were a pizza, this - right here - would be the crust. A circular one, I mean. Now we can see how far Tarrant and Alice have come and all the angst and trekking and fighting and choosing was worth it! It's a delicious moment and I'm so glad you kept it!

Timeless seconds passed as they studied each other, letting their thoughts and emotions tangle around each other until their was no distinction between his thoughts and her own.

“Go on and kiss her already, Hatter!” Mally shouted, interrupting their silent conversation.

And, call me crazy, but I think the intimacy of sharing each other's thoughts is waaay sexy and mucho yummy. Mally demands they kiss, but she can't possibly know or understand that they've done that and more through their bond already. What are lips when compared to Thoughts, eh? (Actually, I don't know, but it's an intriguing idea!) Still, it's a niiiiice kiss, so I'm glad Mally piped up! (^__~)b