Hunter was gone again. They'd spent the rest of the night in his bed, spooning naked. He'd carried her back to her bed before dawn, tucked her in with the children, and kissed her softly.
"I'll be back as soon as I can. Wait for me," he'd whispered.
And then, he'd left. But Suzie glowed. Hunter cared for her, and while they hadn't said the words I love you, she had a feeling it was only a matter of time.