Restless Spirits

“Remember that phrase. It’ll make life a lot more pleasant,” she said. He snickered.

“As soon as I can move, we’ll go back to your place.” He lifted his head, licked his lips, and smiled. “And do this all over again.” The smoldering in his eyes made her juices begin to flow once more.

“How could I refuse an offer like that?”

“You weren’t supposed to, D.”

They laughed, and the darkness that had gripped them released its stranglehold. Demi was ready to move forward full of light, love, and an unshakeable certainty that they could overcome any obstacle placed in front of them. The chains of her past no longer held her bound. Love was something to be cherished, and now she would experience it all unhampered by the fear of loss.