Chapter 28
Cassie was wide awake, reliving each moment of the day with John. The last month without seeing him had seemed longer than the ten years previous. When he’d walked into his room this afternoon, she’d felt like rushing over to him and staying in his arms for the rest of her life.
She tingled with anticipation over where tonight may lead. John seemed open to her; he hadn’t totally cut her out of his heart. Some of his comments, in fact, were far more unguarded and candid than she’d expected of him. He’d had fun, she could tell. And he had reached for her hand and held it. Maybe he would call, maybe next time they’d go on a date alone.
The doorbell rang, followed by repeated loud knocks. Cassie sat up and headed toward the hall. Who was it? And what was so urgent? Her heart dipp
