Dying Scream (43 page)
“Where is she?”
“She’s in a small church cemetery up in Ashland. I got a call back from the cemetery the other day, so I drove out there. I wanted to be sure before I told you. I met the caretaker, who took me to her place.” He handed her a picture of the grave.
She studied the picture. “Oh, my God.” She traced the outline of the headstone, which read simply ADRIANNA. “Poor baby girl.”
Gage slid his hands into his pockets. “Didn’t set too well with me seeing your name on the headstone.”
She stared at her name etched in stone. The image unsettled her as well. “Thank you.”
“I’d do anything for you.”
She came around the counter and kissed him on the lips. He rarely spoke words of love, yet she knew he loved her deeply. “I love you.”
The hardness around his eyes and mouth that always seemed to be there faded for just a moment. “I love you.” Their relationship wasn’t perfect. His work demanded so much of him, and there were times when she felt alone. But this time they were careful to talk through problems. Both were committed to making this work.
Gage kissed her. It was a long, lingering kiss that telegraphed more emotion than words ever could. Finally, when the kiss ended, he seemed reluctant to release her.
“We better get going.” Her voice sounded rusty.
He sighed and released her. “Okay.”
Gage helped her on with her coat and shut off the lights.
She threaded her fingers into his and smiled, knowing she was right where she belonged.
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