”“So, no trial.”“Not yet. Oh, maybe they’d prevail. Right judge, right circumstances. It’s just not worth it though. We returned everythin... to Macklin.” She smiled a mirthless smile, “After we copied it of course.”She saw the look on my face, “No, Winter, don’t second-guess yourself. We didn’t jump the gun. Once Harper heard about the 214th Battalion ... well, we were going to do something. And that raid was as good as anything.”She reached over, patted my hand, “Macklin was no better than the. It was as if each kiss only made their craving stronger. Totally awakening the primal needs that have been patiently waiting for far too long to know release.His naked weight pressing against her made her feel a safety she never knew until this moment. Something about the feel of his body made her feel protected yet wanted in the most raw primal way. Every touch as his hands roamed only reinforced her need to feel him deep within her. He trailed his kisses up her neck to her ear, the heat and. “Well, I am for sure no philosopher. I’m trying now to forgive those who I once wanted to kill. If I succeed at that, I will find inner peace,” I said.“And you don’t mind living in Uncle Keith’s tiny house,” Gabby asked.“Not at all. Honestly I hope he will come back and I will have to build one of my own,” I said.“Surely you want one with more space in it?” she asked.“Have you been to see mom yet?” I asked changing the subject.“No, but I will go after I leave here I promise. Why don’t we all. "Okay," I replied. "See you at the Wendys tomorrow night with Dan, Mark, Rob, and Gina."Shit. This is going to be a long god knows what time period.I finally managed to carry myself to the bathroom, brush my teeth, do my business, and then carry myself to bed. I woke up in the morning to find that I had slept into the afternoon. I guess I really needed the rest. Within minutes, the harsh reality came back to me.I slammed my head against the pillow and screamed into it. I soon after went back to.