Maria lay in Alessandro's arms within this crazy mix of reality and dream worlds. His bare chest rose and fell beneath her, his arm wrapped lazily around her as they both stared up at the passing clouds.
"I wish we could stay here forever," Maria said.
"I'm sure many others who have found this wonderful in-between wished the same," Alessandro replied, "But soon I will be by your side."
The reminder that Alessandro was on his way to her reminded Maria of all she'd learned and still needed to tell him. Still, her heart panged at having to say the words, but she knew that she couldn't allow this to go further than it already had.
"Alessandro," Maria sat up so that she could look him in the eye. His dark gray eyes so easy to fall into and forget all of her worries. He noted the look of s
