Dark Salvation by Unknown
Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter 10
PHILIPPE WAITED until Desmond closed the study door before asking, "How's Gillian?"
"She's doing well. I'm watching for signs that her health is improving, even though I know it's too early for the transplant to have taken effect." Anxious father that he was, he'd even imagined evidence. But he knew better than to tell Philippe that. He leaned against the edge of his desk, and tried to look casual.
"The transplant itself went smoothly. For Gillian, at least."
"I heard." Philippe settled into one of the leather chairs and crossed his leg comfortably. "How's Rebecca doing?"
"As well as can be expected, given the circumstances."
"Which means?"
Desmond chuckled. "It means she's as obstinate and strong-willed as ever, and likely to drive herself and everyone around her insane if she has to remain in bed for too long. Other than that, she's recovering nicely."
"If she'll be bedridden for at least a few more days, why do you want Evan and me to fetch her car tonight?"
"I don't just want the car retrieved. Bring it to the airport and leave the keys in the all-night drop box."
"Take the car to the airport?" Philippe uncrossed his legs and leaned forward. "Why not just bring it here?"
Desmond frowned. Philippe didn't question his judgment this much on other matters. But when it concerned Rebecca, Philippe doubted Desmond's every decision.
When Desmond didn't answer, Philippe prodded, "Won't it be easier to let her return it when she gets her flight out? It will only be a few more days."
"No, it won't. She's decided to stay."
"She's staying." Philippe shook his head, as if his ears were playing tricks on him. "Even though all she's wanted to do the whole time she's been here was get out? She's changed her mind?"
"Apparently." Rebecca had fallen asleep by the time he'd brought her dinner in, so they hadn't been able to discuss every detail. She hadn't explicitly said she planned to stay, but how could they get to know each other better if she left? "I asked her to marry me, and she said yes."
"You what ?" Philippe leapt out of his chair. "That's crazy! I know you're grateful to her for helping Gillian, but isn't marriage a bit extreme?"
"That's not it at all."
Philippe gripped Desmond by the shoulders, and stared into his face. "You're not taking Dr. Chen's suggestion seriously, are you? Having a child with her to get a donor for Gillian?"
"Don't be ridiculous." Desmond thrust his arms up, breaking Philippe's hold. "I know you can't understand this, but I've never felt anything like what I feel for Rebecca."
Desmond smiled, remembering the bond between them. He didn't have the words to do the feeling justice, but he tried to explain it to Philippe anyhow. "She's like my other half, sharing my thoughts, my desires. I think we could be happy together. It's not impossible, Philippe. I need to give it a chance."
"Uh-huh. Tell me, in all this sharing, did you happen to tell her about your curse?"
Philippe's words destroyed Desmond's wistful mood. Philippe was too blinded by his own bitterness to listen to anything he said.
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