Chapter 72

The muscle car drove into the compound and halted once the engine died off.

“Please Brian don’t do anything stupid as we go in. I beg of you, sweetheart.” She didn’t notice the sweetheart leaving her lips. But she noticed the comfort that accompanied it; the freedom of a chick on the wings of an eagle, knowing its burden belonged to someone else now. She was aroused to lean on his shoulder; wished to charm Brian to turn on the car and drive her to the farm where she felt secured and fulfilled; she wanted to be locked in his heart and remain close to his heart beat. As for making Brian her man there was no stropping her, rather she was ready to stop anybody that would come in between them. Brian was her addiction; nobody could tell her anything less. She wanted more from love; more from destiny and happiness; more from respect. Brian was more. “Do you understand me? Please don’t stir the still river. As we get in there keep to yourself, no bickering, no fighting. I know you can do even