Heartsong (Logan 2)

illumination. I closed my eyes and in minutes, I was

as deeply asleep as Cary.

Hours later, I awoke with a start. For a moment

I forgot what had happened. It all came rushing back

and I sat up, realizing Cary was no longer beside me.

He was at the window, gazing out.

"Cary?"

"Oh," he said turning. "I should have just gone

to my room. I didn't mean to wake you."

"You didn't. Are you all right?"

"Yeah. I just woke up and felt a little nervous. I

like looking out at the ocean whenever I'm nervous or

afraid. I guess that's where I find my meditation.

Laura's room always had a better view of the coast

than mine. I would either come here or go up to the

attic. leave and let you sleep," he said, turning from

the window and starting toward the door.

"No, don't leave," I said. He paused.

"I can't stay here all night. Ma wouldn't understand," he said.

"Just stay a little while longer."

"I'll fall asleep again," he threatened.

"I won't let you do that," I said. Something in

my voice brought a smile to his face that was so

bright, I could see it even in the darkness. He returned

to my bed and sprawled out beside me. Then he

leaned forward and kissed me gently on the lips. We

embraced and kissed again. His hands moved over my

shoulders and down my arms. He brought my fingers

to his lips and then he put his head against my bosom

and moaned. I closed my eyes and drank in the warm