With a great effort, she tried to focus. She whispered, “Adam.” “Again.” “Adam.” “That’s right. I’m here with you. That’s me inside you. It’s me.” She nodded. “Open your eyes. Look at me.” Katie opened her eyes and saw Adam’s pale face. She blinked. “I’m going to pull out now…” “No,” she said, her voice breaking. “No, wait.” “I can’t, Katie. I can’t scare you like this. You’re not ready, sweetheart.” It damn near killed him to do it, but he pulled out of her hot, sweet body. Her eyes filled with tears and she burst into sobs. “I’m sorry, Adam. I’m so sorry…” She shut her eyes, tried to turn away from him. “No. Hey, no.” He rolled off her and onto his back, pulling her with him. “Stay with me, OK? Don’t go away again.” “Oh, God. Why won’t he just get out of my head? Why won’t

