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My phone rang, and it about stopped my heart. The light was still on across the room, so at least I could see where I was. I had been either half asleep or half awake, snuggling up against Allie, both of us naked as the day we were born. The phone roused her as well and she sat up, her sweet bare breasts trying to distract me from the ringtone. I grabbed my phone from the floor. It was 1:27 a.m., and CDC was calling.
I said, “Hello?”
“Jason, it’s Samantha Talmadge. I’m sorry to call you again so late, but it’s time. I have news for you.”
“Just a second, Samantha.” I tapped the speaker icon so Allie could hear. I knew that what we learned in the next few seconds would mean either life or death for both of us.
I looked in Allie’s eyes and mouthed the words I love you in total silence, not even a whisper. I half expected her to do the same in return, but instead she brought her mouth to mine. She closed her eyes as we kissed in silence, her lips soft and warm and alive.
It was that moment when I realized what really mattered.
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