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CHAPTER 25
They looked deep into each other’s eyes, but they didn’t let go of each other. They started kissing again, with a starving intensity as though they were parting for good. As always it was James who gained control first, gently putting her from him but still supporting her trembling body.
“This is killing me inside, Addie… I swear it is,” he said trying hard not to embrace and kiss her again.
“I don’t want to see you go, James, but they need you there… I’ll be right here, waiting for you,” Audrey replied forcing herself not to cry.
“I’ll call you and let you know how things are… Okay, darling? But it might be hectic…”
“I understand… That’s alright, James. Just call when you can. I hope those children are alright… The father, too.”
“Addie…”
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