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I didnt want you to discover all my tricks before you were in too deep to escape me.
Oh, you neednt worry, Renée murmured. Theres no chance of me going anywhere.
* * * * *
Blair jerked awake and bolted upright. Cam was no longer lying next to her but sat with her legs
dangling over the side of the bed.
Where do you think youre going? Blair asked sharply.
I want to check on Valerie.
Get back in bed, Cameron. They were alone. A fire burned vigorously in the fireplace, throwing a hot
red glow throughout the room. Blair gripped Cams wrist. I mean itand Im not in the mood to argue.
Cam, nude except for the sheet bunched at her waist, shifted to look down at Blair. Just for a second. I
only need
You need some decent rest and to recover from nearly drowning out there. Blair grasped her
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shoulders. You dont get it, do you? Youre not indestructible. And you wont be any good to them, any
of them, if youre too weak or injured to function. If you dont care about me, think aboutthem.
Cam blinked, her face registering her shock. You think I dont care about you? Is that what you think?
Gently, she tangled her fingers in Blairs hair and kissed her, softly, first her mouth, then the angle of her
jaw, then her eyes. I thought Valerie was dead. I thought I was dying, too. But I knew I couldnt,
because of you. Youre all I thought about. Youre everything I live for.
Dont. Blair pulled Cam down on top of her and drew the covers over them. She caressed Cams back
with both hands, slowly stroking the sleek skin and elegant curve of muscle and bone. Dont try to melt
my heart. Its not going to work this time.
All right, Cam said softly. Im sorry. Im sorry for frightening you. She kissed Blairs neck and settled her
head on Blairs shoulder. I couldnt let her die, Blair.
No, Blair whispered. Of course you couldnt. She sighed. What happened to Henry?
Hes dead. I ordered Donaldson to take him out.
Blair stiffened. Are you all right?
It had to be done. The boat was about to go up and he was in danger of shooting
Darling, you dont have to explain that to me. If you gave the order, it was the right thing to do.
You believe in me that much?
More. Blair cupped Cams jaw. I trust your judgment, just like all of them do. I can only imagine what it takes for you
to make those decisions and give those orders, and maybe everyone else needs to believe that its easy for you to do,
but I know differently. She cupped Cams chin, tilted her head up, and kissed her firmly but gently on the mouth. If
you hurt, I want to know. If you need a shoulder, I have one for you. I cant be on the front line the way you are, but Im
part of this fight just the same.
Thank you, Cam whispered. Ive never understood more clearly than I did tonight that you are my strength.
Silence ensued, then Blair said with a sigh, Five minutes, Cameron.
What? Cam said.
You can see Valerie for five minutes.
Cam stirred, raising herself on her elbow to study Blairs face. Why?
Because you wont rest until you do, and because the others need to see that youre all right. As wonderful as each of
them may be, you are the force that holds them together. Blair pushed the covers aside. Lets get up. Ill help you
dress.
* * * * *
Diane finished settling a log on the fire and turned at the sound of the door slowly opening. Absently she cinched the
sash on her robe.
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We didnt knock because we didnt want to wake her, Blair whispered as she and Cam stepped inside.
Thats all right. Its good to see you. Diane touched Cams arm. Are you all right?
Fine. Hows she doing? Cam asked quietly. She wore old khakis and a sweatshirt, and loosely clasped Blairs hand.
Im not sure, Diane admitted, pushing her hair away from her face. Shes still asleep.
Diane? Valerie muttered, twisting from side to side and dislodging the blankets that covered her. Diane?
Im here, darling, Diane said and hurried to the bed. She leaned down and stroked Valeries face. Everything is all
right. Youre safe now.
Valerie opened her eyes and after a few seconds appeared to focus. Am I really in bed?
Diane smiled. You most definitely are.
Im almost warm.
Yes, Diane whispered, her voice breaking as the tears she hadnt had the time or luxury of shedding finally filled her
eyes. Youre going to be fine.
Is everyone all right?
Diane glanced over her shoulder. Cam? Maybe you should talk to her for a second.
Cam joined Diane by the bed. Hi. Bit of a rough ride out there. Everyones fine, but you had quite a swim.
A smile flickered across Valeries face. I remember some of it. Thanks.
Dont mention it.
Henry Valerie frowned. Henry. She closed her eyes briefly, and when she opened them, they were clearer. I dont
think he knew what was coming.
No, Cam agreed.
He didnt set me up tonight at least, Valerie said faintly. She held Cams gaze. Thanks for getting me out of there.
Im sorry about Hen
No, it was a good call on your part. Justnot on mine.
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I didnt want you to discover all my tricks before you were in too deep to escape me.
Oh, you neednt worry, Renée murmured. Theres no chance of me going anywhere.
* * * * *
Blair jerked awake and bolted upright. Cam was no longer lying next to her but sat with her legs
dangling over the side of the bed.
Where do you think youre going? Blair asked sharply.
I want to check on Valerie.
Get back in bed, Cameron. They were alone. A fire burned vigorously in the fireplace, throwing a hot
red glow throughout the room. Blair gripped Cams wrist. I mean itand Im not in the mood to argue.
Cam, nude except for the sheet bunched at her waist, shifted to look down at Blair. Just for a second. I
only need
You need some decent rest and to recover from nearly drowning out there. Blair grasped her
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shoulders. You dont get it, do you? Youre not indestructible. And you wont be any good to them, any
of them, if youre too weak or injured to function. If you dont care about me, think aboutthem.
Cam blinked, her face registering her shock. You think I dont care about you? Is that what you think?
Gently, she tangled her fingers in Blairs hair and kissed her, softly, first her mouth, then the angle of her
jaw, then her eyes. I thought Valerie was dead. I thought I was dying, too. But I knew I couldnt,
because of you. Youre all I thought about. Youre everything I live for.
Dont. Blair pulled Cam down on top of her and drew the covers over them. She caressed Cams back
with both hands, slowly stroking the sleek skin and elegant curve of muscle and bone. Dont try to melt
my heart. Its not going to work this time.
All right, Cam said softly. Im sorry. Im sorry for frightening you. She kissed Blairs neck and settled her
head on Blairs shoulder. I couldnt let her die, Blair.
No, Blair whispered. Of course you couldnt. She sighed. What happened to Henry?
Hes dead. I ordered Donaldson to take him out.
Blair stiffened. Are you all right?
It had to be done. The boat was about to go up and he was in danger of shooting
Darling, you dont have to explain that to me. If you gave the order, it was the right thing to do.
You believe in me that much?
More. Blair cupped Cams jaw. I trust your judgment, just like all of them do. I can only imagine what it takes for you
to make those decisions and give those orders, and maybe everyone else needs to believe that its easy for you to do,
but I know differently. She cupped Cams chin, tilted her head up, and kissed her firmly but gently on the mouth. If
you hurt, I want to know. If you need a shoulder, I have one for you. I cant be on the front line the way you are, but Im
part of this fight just the same.
Thank you, Cam whispered. Ive never understood more clearly than I did tonight that you are my strength.
Silence ensued, then Blair said with a sigh, Five minutes, Cameron.
What? Cam said.
You can see Valerie for five minutes.
Cam stirred, raising herself on her elbow to study Blairs face. Why?
Because you wont rest until you do, and because the others need to see that youre all right. As wonderful as each of
them may be, you are the force that holds them together. Blair pushed the covers aside. Lets get up. Ill help you
dress.
* * * * *
Diane finished settling a log on the fire and turned at the sound of the door slowly opening. Absently she cinched the
sash on her robe.
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We didnt knock because we didnt want to wake her, Blair whispered as she and Cam stepped inside.
Thats all right. Its good to see you. Diane touched Cams arm. Are you all right?
Fine. Hows she doing? Cam asked quietly. She wore old khakis and a sweatshirt, and loosely clasped Blairs hand.
Im not sure, Diane admitted, pushing her hair away from her face. Shes still asleep.
Diane? Valerie muttered, twisting from side to side and dislodging the blankets that covered her. Diane?
Im here, darling, Diane said and hurried to the bed. She leaned down and stroked Valeries face. Everything is all
right. Youre safe now.
Valerie opened her eyes and after a few seconds appeared to focus. Am I really in bed?
Diane smiled. You most definitely are.
Im almost warm.
Yes, Diane whispered, her voice breaking as the tears she hadnt had the time or luxury of shedding finally filled her
eyes. Youre going to be fine.
Is everyone all right?
Diane glanced over her shoulder. Cam? Maybe you should talk to her for a second.
Cam joined Diane by the bed. Hi. Bit of a rough ride out there. Everyones fine, but you had quite a swim.
A smile flickered across Valeries face. I remember some of it. Thanks.
Dont mention it.
Henry Valerie frowned. Henry. She closed her eyes briefly, and when she opened them, they were clearer. I dont
think he knew what was coming.
No, Cam agreed.
He didnt set me up tonight at least, Valerie said faintly. She held Cams gaze. Thanks for getting me out of there.
Im sorry about Hen
No, it was a good call on your part. Justnot on mine.
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