Page 161 of Stains of Desire
We drive in silence for several minutes before I ask, "Millie was okay?"
"Yes."
"Where is she?"
Determination fills his eyes. "She's in Bermuda with the others. It might take a week to get there, but we will get there this time."
One week and I get to hold Millie.
"Thank you for rescuing us."
He takes my hand and kisses it. "I'm sorry I didn't get to you sooner."
"Don't be sorry. I'll never be able to repay you for all you've done for Millie and me."
He grips my hand tighter and locks eyes with me. "There's no repayment with love, green eyes. But I'll let you show me how much you love me later." He winks and turns back to the road, not letting my hand go the entire way.
And I wonder if this is it. If I'm finally going to be able to hold my daughter and create a future I want instead of one I'm forced into.
But the Global Leaders still exist. And as long as they are out there, I fear I won't ever be able to let down my guard.
