Quicksilver Passion (89 page)

He gathered her into his arms and she wept against his shoulder, her long hair covering both of them.
Who, Silver? Who has hurt you? I swear to God . . .!”

She hadn’t meant to tell him; she had never told anyone and Al had only guessed at some of it. She began to tell a little of it, sobs racking her, and he put his hand gently over her mouth.
Don’t, sweet darlin’ don’t put yourself through that, it doesn’t matter. None of it matters.” He kissed the tears from her eyes.
I’d better leave.”

No, don’t leave me! I’m so afraid, so alone . . .” She put her arms around his neck and pulled his face against her breasts.

I’ll stay awhile then,” he said gently,
and then I’ll go. You’re shivering. Are you cold?”

A little.”

Then let me warm you. I seem to be good at that.” He lay down on the bed, still fully dressed, pulled her against his chest, and covered them both. She could feel his hard maleness against her but he only held her close and stroked her hair.

I shouldn’t have told you,” she said.

He looked down at her and she saw the confusion in his dark face.
I don’t know what you are,” he said finally,
and I thought I knew. I thought I knew about all white women.

His manhood felt rock hard against her body.
If you—if you want me, I’ll let you.”

He sighed and she felt the tension in his big frame.
If that’s the way I get it, if you’re only going to ‘let me,’ thanks but no thanks.”