He sensed she was saying what he wanted to hear so she could get to her adventure. Her eyes closed against his touch and when she opened them Andru gave her a crooked smile. “You plan on guiding me through this. That’s why you brought me here, isn’t it? You don’t think I can lead the Runners without your help.” “I’ll always be by your side, Ana. You know that, don’t you?” She nodded and then kissed his fingers. He sucked in his breath and the concerned look in his eyes changed to something more carnal. “Is this what Crator wants?” she asked and he knew she was asking about more than leadership. “That’s the impression I’ve been given,” he barely managed to utter the words before she leaned into him and kissed him gently on the lips. He grabbed her arms and pulled her up his body so he could deepen their kiss and she submitted willingly. She pulled away sooner than she wanted to but the baby crushed against her lungs and she couldn’t breathe. She put her hands on his chest and pushed herself to a sitting position.
