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himself from his thoughts , he turned to her, his hand reaching to her cheek. Her eyes closed as he made contact with her skin, a long , low sigh coming from her.
    “No. Actually, I was thinking about us going skiing or at least to the mountains as soon as we can. I’d like to take Russ , too, if you don’t mind. It seems wrong to leave him behind.”
    “Of course we will bring Russell. You kept each other alive for two years. That’s a bond I wouldn’t want to impose on. Besides, I’d like to hear his side of life on the island.”
    “My aqua queen,” he whispered, folding her against his chest. His term of endearment brought tears to her eyes , but she forced them back. Only one single tear managed to escape, rolling down her cheek, his eyes watching its de s cent while his tongue lapped it up before it hit his fingers. “Someplace cold with mountains to stare at. I figure since we three are directly involved, we should probably decompress together. We’ll find some old house with lots of room for us to get lost in.”
    “Are you experiencing separation anxiety from Russ?” While she teased , her question was valid.
    “Not really, but all our lives will change again, Thea. What we had together as a couple will go on , but it will be different, just by the nature of our separation. Your relationship with Russ will change , too. Everyone will start spending time differently , and rightly so. I figured it would give us all a chance to answer all the questions that we’ve had and will have in a safe and comfortable environment.”
    Thea wondered what he meant but was too afraid to ask at the moment. With time, she decided , it would all work out.
    “I think I understand, at least about the snow part. But you’ve thought this through, you and Russ. You’ve had the one luxury of knowing that you were still alive. You’re right to say our relationships will change, it’s only natural. I suppose I didn’t put it into that perspective while I was mourning.” Thea pulled back from him, her hands going to cover h er mouth. “Oh, Dex, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean…”
    “It’s okay, Queenie. I would be worse off if you didn’t notice me gone!” His eyes lit, and she smiled. “I know we’re both a little tense—no, that’s not right. I know I’m a little nervous. I know it’s silly . You’re my wife, the one woman on this earth that I’ve ever loved, ever will love, but I’m afraid to smother you with all the emotions I’m feeling. Can you understand that?”
    Thea wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him up to kneel beside her. “I do understand . I didn’t want to be smothering to you either. I want to touch you, make sure you’re real , but I hesitate.”
    Dexter’s hands pulled her closer to him. “ Never worry you touch me too much, Queenie. I’ll never get tired of knowing you’re with in my reach.” Her hand s moved over his and pulled them down her body, pausing over her breasts, her fingers closing over his, tightening his grasp. Moments later, she pulled back, reaching to the hem of her sweater to tug it over her head and off. Lying back on the warm rock, she lifted her arms to him. Dexter paused only to pull off the sweatshirt he’d been wearing before lowering himself to meet her. It was the ultimate moment for her, to feel the heat of his skin against hers. Thea was beginning to accept Dex really was with her. That she wouldn’t wake from yet another nightmare to find this wasn’t reality. He locked h er hands in his, drawing them above her head just as his lips closed around her nipple. Thea groaned and lifted her chest to meet him. “God, Dex that’s amazing. I’ve missed you in so many ways.”
    Dex lifted his head and smiled at her. “I know Thea, trust me , I know how you feel. Now lie back and let me have you.” He nipped at her other nipple before sucking it between his lips. “I’ve dreamt about your raspberry nipples for two years.” Dex moved back to her