Annabel jerk from the hug. Her eyes widened in surprise Carson was there. He stood at the mansions entrance. He was straight and motionless. His face was illuminated by the light from the porch lamps.
He was looking directly at him. Annabel's ribs were pounded by her heart. Carson started to move. He walked slowly. His appearance was one of weariness. But he was staring at Annabel.
A faint hesitant smile appeared on his face. Annabel got down from the car . She stood in front of the car.
Carson continued to move. He came to a halt in front of her. He said nothing. His eyes were filled with a pain she recognized as he simply gazed at her. a pain of regret. a feeling of fear, a hurt caused by love.
He held up his hand slowly. He followed the contour of her cheek with his fingers. It w
