Together Always by SCHULZE DALLAS

Author:SCHULZE, DALLAS [SCHULZE, DALLAS]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Toronto ; New York : Harlequin Books
Published: 1989-09-21T04:00:00+00:00

"You are so beautiful." It wasn't what she wanted but it was the best he could give her.

She was quiet for a long time, and when she spoke, it was on another subject.

"I'm sorry I fell apart tonight. It's just that I couldn't bear it if something happened to you. You and Mike were the only family I had. And now Mike's gone. When I found out that you'd been involved in the shooting today, all I could think about was how I'd have felt if you'd been killed. I couldn't stand that."

"Nothing is going to happ)en to me." He set his cheek against the top of her head, his voice low. "Today was some kind of crazy isolated incident. Chances are, nothing like that will ever happen again. Hey, you know what John just told me?"

"What?" Her voice held only vague interest. It was clear she wasn't interested in talking about anything John had said, but Trace wanted something to distract her.

**You remember the truck driver who picked us up in Oklahoma and took us to Denver?"

"Vaguely."

"That was John."

"John? Mike's son, John?" She raised herself on one elbow and looked down at him, her interest caught. "You're kidding."

"Nope. It's the same guy. I should have made the connection ages ago but it's been a long time. I'd all but forgotten the guy's name. But ever since John showed up I've had this niggling feeling that I'd seen him before."

"Why didn't he say something right away?"

Trace shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe he just wanted to see if we'd figure it out on our own."

"Everything comes full circle." Lily's face was thoughtful, her eyes dark. "I still can't believe Mike's gone. Sometimes I expect to see him walk through the door and say that it was all a joke."

"I know." Trace brushed her hair back, tucking it behind her ears, his hands lingering on the softness of her cheeks.

*Tromise me you'll take care of yourself." Her eyes met his and it was impossible to ignore the intensity in them.

"I promise. Nothing is going to happen to me." He lifted her and placed a slow thorough kiss on her mouth, distracting her. It worked better than he'd hoped.

This time their lovemaking was slow and gentle. The urgent passion had been dissipated earlier, leaving them relaxed, more at ease with each other. There was time to savor, to explore.

Lily fell asleep in Trace's arms, her slim body lax against him, her head pillowed on his shoulder. He held her, draw-

ing in the wonder of the moment like a drowning man would draw in oxygen. She loved him. He didn't doubt that. She loved him. It was incredible. It was miraculous. He fell asleep, holding the miracle close to his heart.

The morning dawned warm and clear. Lily still slept beside him, her face burrowed into the pillow, the covers drawn up over her shoulders.

Trace felt at peace in a way that had been all too rare in his life. He looked around the room, savoring that feeling of peace.

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