My Soul Laid Bare: Book 4 (The Soul Keeper Series) by Solis Melissa

Author:Solis, Melissa [Solis, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Solis
Published: 2014-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11 ~ Barren ~

Three years later

Sam's bags sit by the front door of our home. The nine thousand square foot Texas Governor’s mansion is one of the oldest historical homes in the state. We only get to live in a portion of it however. Frankly, it creeps me out, especially when I’m alone. I’m pretty sure it’s haunted, but it’s just a gut feeling. Guess I’ll find out soon enough. I’m about to be alone here for a very long time.

At thirty-one, I am the youngest elected governor in history, beating out Clinton by one year. Of course, the media had a field day with this small fact. I have already prepared myself to be the youngest president as well.

"I don't understand why you’re choosing now of all times to go to a third world country?"

"We've been over this. These people are dying of a cancer that is completely curable with an inexpensive dose of the drug."

"So ship them a case or five and be the hero, but don't leave me in this large probably haunted mansion alone for six months."

"Um, actually it could be a bit longer. Blue Vial is shipping us the latest body scanner, and we have to have a building to operate it out of. Besides, this governor gig was your big dream, I can't sit around and cut ribbons while people are dying, Brennen."

"You know that's not why I want you to stay," I say finally on his heels. He turns and pulls me into an embrace.

"I know, but babe we've been trying for a baby since we got married. It’s been five years. Let's just take a break. I've heard that's when it happens anyway. You are still young, and you just got elected. Concentrate on that for the duration of my trip. I've also been giving more thought about adopting, and we can talk about it more while I'm away. I'll call you when my plane touches down. Okay?"

The car pulls around to the front of the house, and the driver opens the rear passenger door. We walk over to the car together. Sam pauses in the open door looking upset to leave while we’re on shaky ground.

"I'll miss you,” I say forcing a ghost of a smile to appear. I give one more silent plea into his eyes. I just don’t want him to leave. He recognizes the desperation in my eyes but he chooses to ignore it. It hurts me right down to the core that he would leave me like this, brush off our problems like they can wait. I know I’m being selfish wanting to keep him here all to myself. He has lives to save, I reason in my mind. I rein in my emotions and steel myself.

"I love you, and I'll miss you too." Sam sears my lips with a kiss that has the ability to tide me over for days. The passion has never left our marriage. We have our disagreements like any other couple, but we always make up before bed.

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