“Oh, damnation,” Beverly swore. “I hate it when you get that determined look. It always leads to calamity.”
“Yes, but this time you’ll not be involved, so you have nothing to worry over. I merely want time alone with Michael.”
“Trying to sneak into your house in the middle of the night is dangerous,” Beverly said. “It’s too risky.”
“Then what do you suggest?”
“Against my better judgment I think... You should come stay with me tonight,” her friend suggested. “Then you don’t have to worry when you get home tomorrow morning as you’re coming from my house. Understand?”
Elise sighed, then gave a slight smile to her friend. “How do I thank you both for giving me this gift?” When Beverly turned a curious glance her way, Elise explained. “You see, in my last letter to Lia, I lamented how Mich
