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When, finally, she got the chance, she said, “There is no time.”
“There is always time,” he said, and grinned, “for a quick one.”
She grabbed his hand and pulled him to the bed, but once there, he scooped her up and plopped her down on her back, then dropped over her, his hands braced on either side of her.
Their hands fumbled as they both rushed out to touch the other, and they laughed at their eager, though bumbling, attempts.
“Leave this to me,” he said, and took charge.
While it was a quick joining, it was no less satisfying. Actually, the haste heightened her excitement, and she burst with pleasure as soon as Trey entered her and happily exploded with passion again, along with him, a few minutes later.
They both sighed with contentment, and, as much as they would have loved to remain as they were, they knew that duty called, and no sooner than they stood and straightened their clothes, a knock sounded at the door.
They grinned, kissed, and went to the door.
The injured men were upset to learn that Bliss would be leaving, but not so Mary. She was pleased to know that Bliss would be meeting with Deryn and letting her know that the family was together and would reunite with her soon.
Bliss met with Dolca while Trey spoke once again with Roan. The older woman was thrilled to learn that they would be leaving in the morning.
“I am eager to meet with my granddaughter. There is so much to tell her.”
Bliss grinned. “I just realized that Trey forgot to tell you something that I believe will thrill you even more.”
Dolca’s eyes turned wide.
“You will not only meet your granddaughter but your great-grandson and -granddaughter as well.”
Tears pooled in her aged eyes, though they sparkled with delight. “Twins. I am so blessed.”
“But there is one other you are eager to meet, is there not?”
Dolca nodded. “I have kept the secret for many years, fearing I would never live to see it made known and now ...” She wiped at the few tears that fell.
Bliss rested her hand on the woman’s arm. “You must carry your secret a while longer before it can be revealed.”
Dolca nodded. “In some ways it has been burdensome, and in others I have not felt its weight. But I am glad the end draws near, for it has cost so many so very dearly.”
“Are you sure you feel well enough for the journey?” Bliss asked, sensing the woman’s weariness.
“You feel the exhaustion of these many years on me, but my strength has never waned. I will see this done, as it should be.”
“I admire your courage.”
“Your courage far surpasses mine,” Dolca said. “You suffer the burden of many while I only a few. And where mine has an end, yours goes on forever. You are indeed heroic.”
Bliss never thought of herself as brave. It took no courage to be who she was, who she had always been. She was truly no different from any of her people though she doubted any of them could understand that.
Trey did.
She knew he made an effort not to treat her as others did, and it made her love him all the more. He tried not to seek endless answers from her, and he didn’t pursue issues when she made it clear that was all she had to say on a matter. He respected her and did not fear her like most did, though they claimed otherwise.
“You love Trey,” Dolca said.
Bliss smiled and nodded. “Very much.”
“But something troubles you.”
While her abilities allowed her to sense things, she realized that age brought with it certain intuitiveness.
