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“Let me see you to your doorstep. Our township may not be part of the current battles, but danger still looms about.”
    I could feel Aaron’s presence shift away, leaving me alone, as a strange noise echoed in the distance. Before long, my shoulders began to shake and the edges of the dream started breaking away.
     

 

     
    “Jordan, darling. It’s time to wake up.” My mind begged for more sleep, even as I felt his lips slowly kissing up the side of my neck, and resting at my ear. “I’m sorry, honey, but I can’t trust the darkness to leave you alone while I’m in the shower.”
    I began to yawn and carefully positioned myself back against the headboard. “That’s okay. I need to wake up, anyway. I have a check-up with Dr. Kurtz to see about my progress, later today. I’m hoping he’ll allow me to start working part-time from home. There is so much at the office that Terry can’t handle yet, and reports that need to be done for an upcoming meeting. And…” His lips pressed over mine, silencing them.
    “Just don’t rush yourself. Remember, Ray said you would need your strength for this next journey.” I watched as he raised up out of bed, hoping that our mission would be a success; because I could definitely get used to spending a lifetime watching him stretch in the morning.
    “I know what you’re thinking, Jordan, and I couldn’t agree more. I could get used to waking up with you every morning for a lifetime, as well.” He winked. “I think your mom’s up. Would you like a cup of coffee before I get in the shower? It might help wake you up.”
    Before he could even take a step out of the bedroom, Mom was knocking on the door with two cups of coffee in hand. “I’ll get breakfast going for you both in a minute.”
    “Thanks, Mom,” we said in unison. Gregory had spent so much time around my mother, that he has started calling her Mom, too. It warmed my heart to see their connection.
    Several hours later, I received a text from Gregory. Had a site take a nose dive, affecting other sites. Stuck in mtg to figure out cause & solution. Will call asap. Luv U! xxoo.
    I returned his text . Appt. went fine. Working at computer. Talk soon. Luv U 2. xxoo.
    The doctor wouldn’t release me to go back to work, but had given me permission to sit at the computer for a couple of hours at a time, twice a day, pending my pain level. So, I called Caroline, asking her to please send me an email with a list of duties that needed to be done, starting with the top priority and working down. To say she was elated would be an understatement.
    I also talked with the Administrative Assistant, Terry, who had replaced me when I moved to Office Manager Trainee. I let her know she could funnel some computer work my direction, a little at a time, especially things she wasn’t sure she knew how to do. I also told her to call if she had any questions. At least I could talk on the phone.
    It felt good to be back on the computer and doing some work. I always did hate to sit around, doing nothing. I knew I needed my rest, but this helped energize my mind and took the focus off of my thinking about the witch.
    I was in the middle of checking a report for errors, when I felt warm hands wrap around my shoulders and the gentle touch of lips against my neck. “Hey, beautiful. Sorry I didn’t call to let you know I was on my way, but wanted to surprise you.”
    I turned my head toward him. “Surprise me?” It was then that he produced a multi-color arrangement of roses and sat them on the corner of my desk.
    “They’re beautiful, but what are they for?” I wondered.
    “Your mom called and said you could use some cheering up. Why? Also, why are you still on the computer? Have you taken a break, today? You know you will never fully heal unless you take things slowly.” His concern was evident.
    I shrugged my shoulders, as best I could. “I wanted to be able to go back to work, not be limited to only a couple hours at a time.