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She snuggled closer into his comforting warmth and
his sigh whispered across her skin. If only they could make this moment last.
"I have to go, pet."
She shook her head and burrowed closer into his
chest. If she didn't look at him, then he couldn't disappear.
His hold on her tightened for a precious second
longer, and he kissed her nose. Tears spilled from her eyes. Tears she had vowed
she wouldn't shed yet didn't seem able to stop.
He framed her face with his large hands and kissed them away. Butterfly
touches that left heat and need in their wake and made her heart clench in her
chest.
"Don't go," she whispered.
"Pet, I..."
His voice dropped and his muscles tensed, testament
to the tight grip he had on his emotions, and remorse slammed through her. He
didn't need her tears, didn't need to witness her fall apart. There was plenty
of time for that when he was gone.
"I'm sorry, Sir."
She tried to extricate herself from him, but he
flipped her over, instead, until she was pinned underneath him.
"Look at me."
His voice brooked no argument and when she complied
he smiled, and faded away.
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Oh that was emotional wasn't it!!! Good one :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dee :-)
DeleteWow. Doris, this one leaves me happy and sad at the same time. It takes a fine writer to create emotions in direct conflict. Wonderful tease.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Molly :-D
DeleteThis was just lovely, Doris. So touching and emotional. You descriptions are moving, so poignant. Loved it :) xo
ReplyDelete*big grin* Thanks, Muffy :-)
DeleteThis Teaser is packed with emotions. I could feel her longing for him to stay. Great flow of your dialogue and descriptions through the end.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pablo :-)
DeleteSo emotional!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angie :-)
DeleteEmotional and beautifully written
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful, Doris. Perfectly judged in tone with a tender and painful ending.
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