Chapter 40
Rachel found herself once again in the small village with the handsome husband she loved. Joy filled her. Here, she felt happy, and accepted.
The years passed slowly and joyfully for her and Taishi. Six healthy children were born to them. And much to the surprise of everyone who knew them, O-Yuki, as Rachel was known to the village, never aged. She stayed as youthful and beautiful as the day Nakamura Taishi married her.
But then, one night, after the children had gone to sleep, Taishi took his wife to his futon. Their love-making was even more passionate than usual.
When it was over, Taishi lay on his side and gazed at her with adoring love as a stream of moonlight fell on Rachel's face. He leaned close, kissed her, and said, "To see you lying there with the light on you rem
