It’s clear I won’t be returning to the city any time soon, under any circumstances. Steven will be overly cautious taking Daniel’s words of warning at face value. My well-being is his responsibility, he’s quick to remind me. As quick to remind me of the terrible way I managed my life after Kovac died.
I have to agree, even if I miss the work I love, it’s not worth it for the peace I would have to sacrifice.
He tells me we’ll work out something useful for me do to here, but being contained in our relationship is the first order of business, that, and enjoying the new s****l appetites we both now so freely express.
Steven continues his job in the city, but more and more brings his work to the beach, where I can watch him and he watch me.
I love him with a multi-layered richness that
