Mara followed his example, and the little flotilla disbanded."Arrr! Off to Blood Island, Lass!"Mara groaned and shook her head at Wade's pirate imitat...on. The island where campsite fifty-three was located looked especially inviting from the water. It had a sand and pebble beach that stretched far out into a shallow spot of the lake, perfect for swimming. The trees formed a semi-circle around the campsite, offering shade and protection from the wind.The problem was the native inhabitants.Swarms. I’ll always have my love for him and you cannot change that or take it away from me.’ She slipped out of bed. He didn’t stop her as she bent to pick up her gown. She slipped it on and left the room without a word. Jason lay back on his bed. Eventually his eyes started to close and he slept, though her confession of love for Dunsforth haunted him and his dreams. That night, after everyone had returned and settled into their beds, Alex slipped into Emma’s room once again. He made love to her. Mom eased herself out of the confines of the rear seat and turned around. As usual she was wearing full makeup, mom always wore full makeup, even if she was just heading down to the store for a few grocery items. She came from a generation of women who believed they were not properly attired if they weren't wearing makeup and heels.She smiled and then stepped forward and gave me hug."Don't worry Mike. As usual, the women of the family have got us all organised," she smiled.She was wearing a. No one's ever gotten me the way he does.Johnny was waiting for me at the table in the far corner of theStarbucks where we'd agreed to meet. A few years older than me, he wastall, handsome, and currently dressed in jeans, an open-necked whiteshirt, and a leather jacket. Seeing me enter he rose to his feet, andwhen I reached him we hugged and kissed before sitting down. We'd beenlovers for months but I'd only told Sam about him yesterday. There wassomething different about him today. Then I.