Finally, he said, “I see no reason why we cannot continue as we did before. We will forget the words that were spoken—we were both tired and did not mean them anyway. We shall forget everything.” “Even the kiss we shared?” “I . . .” He swallowed and roved my face, taking his time with his response. “. . . I could not forget it if I tried. But I will put it from my mind—and you should do the same.” Raising my chin, I said, “I meant it.”
