Scarlet Romance
By then, the peace and tranquility of the afterglow had descended to envelop them, and they shared an intimacy that had been denied them since losing their mates.
They kissed and cuddled and fondled and played as they spoke from the heart. Although it was still dark and stormy outside, it was nearly nine o'clock when Jim arose and put wood on the fire. He prepared breakfast, and the two lovers sat to eat in Jim's robes discussing their situation. Neither wanted to be the subject of malicious gossip by the small community; yet, there was little chance of keeping their clandestine meeting a secret.