When they broke apart, she turned and he wrapped both arms around her waist, drawing her close. She leaned back against him, suddenly feeling warm and cozy. “I hope she’s happy, wherever she went,” she said.

“I believe she is,” he said.

Alva nodded and looked up at the sky, before she turned her head up and kissed Sam again.

“Fifth,” she murmured against his mouth, “I love you.”

“Fifth,” he agreed, “I love you, too.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DIANA BILLER lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their very good dog. The Widow of Rose House is her debut novel. You can sign up for email updates here.

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