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As long as we’re together.

He didn’t say it, but it seemed so clear.

“Neither do I…” Emma’s heart gave its usual giddy lurch in her chest, and she wanted his company so badly that she almost felt ill.

The hospital was so quiet this time of night. Visitors and most doctors had gone home. The two of them were alone.

“My place, then,” she added shakily.

They left the building together and walked in the direction of the car park. Pete put his arm around her, drawing her close to his side, and for a moment she let her head dip onto his shoulder.

It felt too good. She lifted her head again and slid out of the circle of his arm. He let her go without protest, as if he hadn’t wanted more. They both knew quite definitely, however, that he had.