Chapter 23: New PlansMarika emptied the dirty dish water into the sink when the knock came at the door. She presumed it was close to seven thirty as the sun was just beginning to dim. She hurried as she knew it would be one of the Trenton's and hoped Susan wasn't any worse. She swung the door open and looked at Dickon. He smiled and stepped inside.
“Is Susan all right?” She asked.
“For tonight,” he answered and took her into his arms. Marika put her hands up on his chest as though to hold him back, but it was too late. His lips were on hers, demanding a response and this time she couldn't control the impulse. She was kissing him back, her lips as hungry as his. Somehow Dickon kicked the door shut moved his lips downward, nipping at her breasts.
“Dickon, we can't.” Somehow she didn't sou
