CHAPTER 20

‘Lying beside you, this joy is so deep

I reach out and touch you tenderly

Adrift in a moment so sacred and pure,

Alive for you only, I am yours…’

“My time here has been incredible… Good weather, exceptional food, wonderful music… such perfect company…” she said and went toward the window. “Peace and tranquility… You…” Everly added giving him a half look over her shoulder.

Inhaling deeply, Everly raised her head and smiled at the stars. The view across the opened window was absolutely breathtaking. The night sky, the silvery moon, the lake…

“Look at these amazing stars… They look like diamonds…”

Lennon, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, reached out for Everly and pulled her onto the bed.

“Look at the amazing angel lying next to me, in my bed,” he whispered.

Smiling, she turned her eyes to him, only to find Lennon gazing at her in a gravely awestruck way that made her smile fade, and a solemn, sweet feeling took its place.

He moved first… Th