Chapter 51 Red

• I got onto the bed drawing her close to my chest. Her skin burned with heat the silver glow throbbing in sync, with her heartbeat.
• “Elena." I whispered next to her ear wishing she'd somehow catch the words. "I know you’re in there. I know you’re struggling... You must return to me." I squeezed her closer. "Come back since we still have things left undone. Because you vowed to share a dinner. Because..." My voice faltered. "Because I love you and I can’t face this alone.”
• The glow, beneath her skin wavered. Softened a bit.