Waiting For Joy - Part 4
"The stone is freezing," he whispers against her ear, his breath hot in the chilled cave air. "But you... You're perfect."
Chapter 4: Up and Down the Slope The big rustic studio room in Ottawa is filled with the smell of butter, pancakes, soft scrambled eggs with milk, bacon and brewed coffee. Steve hums a tune as he makes two plates. As he sets the table, he calls for his girlfriend, Rose, to wake up and join him for breakfast. She barely moves and remains curled in bed. Steve approaches the bed as Rose opens her eyes. She forces a smile. He...
