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"No, but I don't need to. I know how wonderful I feel. I know how much I enjoyed it. I look forward to it often as I can."
Now he was laughing.
"I don't regret it as much as I thought I would. Last night, I needed you, and you were there. I don't think I've ever needed anyone before."
"I'm glad you need me. So how can you possibly send me away?"
"Just knowing you'll be safe means the world to me."
"I'll miss you terribly."
"As will I?"
"When can I come home?"
"I don't know yet. I'll send word to you."
She smiled and kissed him wildly. "I hate this war…"
"Will your folks mind that I’m sending you there with mother?"
"Not at all, they'd love to have her. However, I hate to ask it of you, but my folks are rather poor. Could we afford to give them some money for food…"
"Of course, I don't know why I hadn't thought of that sooner, except this stupid war has me in such knots. Give them this…" He produced a wad of bills.
Beth nearly gasped at the wad of money.
"Gambling money, my love…"
"Dear God, you are really a winner, aren't you?"
He laughed aloud.
"Mother Cahill will love it there. There are so many kids and everyone sits at the same table and talks, and she'll enjoy it. My folks too."
"At least I won't have to worry about you there."
"When will we leave?"
"I've got to make a run up the country, but as soon as that is over, we'll come back and you and mother can leave on the Louisiana side."
She nodded. "Now that I know what I've been missing, I will miss you all the more, my love."
"Hopefully, it won't be too long…"
Chapter Sixteen
The day the cannon arrived was the day Beth and his mother were leaving. Wade had been so busy he barely got a chance to tell them goodbye.
Beth felt alive once more, able to handle any situation. She knew now that this war was going to take more effort than anyone had imagined. Tension was like a tightrope everywhere.
She wanted Mother Cahill safe with her folks.
Wade came up to them, and kissed his mother on the cheek, "Mother you'll be safe in Texas. The fighting there is not as heavy as it is here."
"I know son. I thank Beth for letting me stay with her folks too."
He looked at Beth, gathering her to him, he kissed her boldly in front of his mother. "Have a safe journey my love. Get word to me if you need me. If you decide to stay, it would be a good idea."
