He rapped on the door.

Martier opened the door and smiled. "Hi, honey."

The tightness that had wrapped around his heart loosened. He smiled. "Hi … I was just …" Why in the hell had he rushed over here like that?

Martier smiled and ushered him into the cottage. Once the door was shut behind him she threw herself into his arms. "I'm so excited!"

He captured her and held her close, kissing her passionately.

After a long while, she pulled back ...