“What?How could you do that to me? You know I love her.”
“I have to play my part, Rory. If I want to get them, I play along. I knew you were going to be upset about Boo-boo.”
“I love her,” she repeated.
“I know you do.” He kissed her forehead. “But if I didn’t let them take her, it would have looked suspicious. I can’t chance being discovered. Not when I’m so close.”
“I know. Wilder, we said we needed to stay away from each other, but I need you. Please stay with me tonight,” she whispered.
“I’ll be here. I’d better get back, or they’ll wonder where I am.”
“All right.” She stood on her toes and kissed his lips.
“Not near enough to hold me over, but I’ll take what I can get. I’ll see you later.”
Rory nodded and watched him stroll out the door. She walked to the window and watched his long stride as he made his way across the yard, then he entered the barn.