"Secrets, of course, cannot be told a second time," Wester Welson smiled, removing her hand.
This time, he no longer allowed her the chance to push him away, nor would he allow himself thoughts of stopping.
He wanted her to become his woman, thoroughly and completely!
Luckily, luckily she responded to him quickly.
Did this mean it wouldn't be so difficult for her to accept him after all?
"Sophia, who am I?" Wester still asked, not wanting to be anyone's substitute.
Sophia blinked, grabbed hold of his collar, and effortlessly shifted their positions.
"The annoying Wester Welson!"
Wester's face broke into a smile as he took back control, cradling her face in his hands.
The early winter night was long...
...
Star Garden
"Daddy... save me... Daddy..."
"Daddy... hug me..."
"Daddy..."
The child, with an indistinct silhouette, drifted further and further away from him.
Kevin Cliff woke from the nightmare with a start, sitting up suddenly, his body drenched in a cold sweat.
