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the time she was ready to sleep. I crept back to my room after leaving hers. Lac

es with my friend." I muttered. I could feel the warmth of his body on mine

ately in the lamp's faint light. It was as if he could sense my worry even though he

your sleep? I'm so

your friend for so long?" he murmured in a low voice. But not cold. Not exactl

pulled me into his chest. I rested on my elbow and sat up a little. "We need to talk, Lachlan

out

needs a job," I added. "She's drowning no matter how hard she tries, an

attempting to read the portion I

is. I answered. This isn't about her living here. She needs to stand up again. I don

ot," he said, almost to h

out being too overt. "I don't like the fact that she wants

ad been there for me several times. Right now, I want to return the favor. He tried not to look at my face for a moment. "Isla, it's not that

lse?" I

just needs a start. I can't stand by and watch her go down without a helping hand.

you. Because I love you." Relief hit me

passionately with his eyes locked on mine. His hands followed the curves of my body, and his touch

meant for this moment, our bodies moved in one as his breath blended with mine. When he entered me,

*

in my hands. I felt lighter than I have in days. Fiona was going to get her shot. I tol

Fiona said in a low voice laced with emotion. "you're welcome," I rep

rst time in a long while, everything appeared to be com

there, hair brushed, eyes bright. The same old spark. She murmured quietly as she e

Then she looked at me, gaze dropping to the floor.

id. "You'll do great." She gave a small smile. "I'll h

ar drove away. Part of me was happy. Another part was worried. I hoped Lachlan could kee

thing that made this marriage work. We were waiting for ou

Lachlan. "Hello, sweet

R's setting up

t over here. You've got paperwork too, Mrs. Conglomerate." I grabbed my bag and call

an kept his promise. And