He pulled her close kissing her mouth taking her by surprise. He stepped back passion smoldering in his eyes. She looked at him touching her mouth where his kiss still burned.

You know if you would just do as I say I wouldn’t have to hurt you.

But just for a minute. I won’t be gone long and if she wakes up before I get back tell her that I love her.

Ian ” she said quietly “I’d rather die than go back to you.” “Be careful what you ask for you may get what you want.

I’m not going to let you go ” He was silent for a moment. “Carly ” he said gently. “Remember when we were first engaged