Mad About You (24 page)
Authors: Joan Kilby
In other words, into his very soul. As Cassy experienced Scott’s dream, his emotion from that time washed over her, transmitted through the Dreamcatcher. It was a wave of pure, perfect love so overwhelming that tears slipped from her eyes and streamed down her cheeks. As a sensitive, vulnerable young teenager with a massive crush on him, she’d been at her lowest ebb thinking he didn’t care for her as much as she did for him. The reality, as portrayed through his dream, made it crystal clear once and for all that even as a youth he’d loved her with all his heart.
When the screen faded into a warm red glow, she was completely still and silent for a moment. Slowly she removed the cap and turned to Scott. His face was open and vulnerable as he waited for her reaction. Over the past year, he’d showered her with expensive clothes, jewelry, trips, and a new car. Today, he’d given her a gift more precious than any object. He’d given her himself, with all his flaws and imperfections, all his genius and fathomless love. He’d shown her that despite his importance in the world, she held him in the palm of her hand. And always would.
“Oh, Scott.” A lump came into her throat that made it difficult to speak. “I love you so much.”
He kissed her lightly on the lips and gave her that dear, crooked smile of his. “I’m not so great with words. I can’t begin to convey the enormity of what I feel. That’s why I wanted to show you. You were right. I’m mad about you. Absolutely bonkers.”
Cassy just gazed at him and smiled through her tears, unable to speak for the immense joy crowding her heart and spilling into every cell of her being. But she didn’t need to say anything. Scott understood her, after all, inside and out. Mind and body. Heart and soul. For feelings this big, thoughts this deep, there were simply no words.
About the Author
Joan Kilby dreamed of becoming a writer as a child growing up outside Vancouver, Canada. As a young woman she studied marine biology, obtaining a Masters of Science degree and working in environmental biology for many years. When she was finally ready to settle down, she married an awesome guy and moved with him to Melbourne, Australia. While at home with the first of her three children, she returned to her first love--writing--and never looked back. When she’s not writing, Joan loves to cook and is currently on a mission to bake the perfect loaf of sourdough bread. She likes the idea of gardening more than the actual weed pulling but still manages to grow her own herbs, fruit and a few vegetables. Other interests include hiking, yoga and travel. Joan is a long-time member of Toastmasters International and is an accomplished speaker--teaching romance writing and giving talks to community organizations. Joan is the award-winning author of over twenty-five romance novels. For more information about her books, go to http://www.joankilby.com. She loves to hear from readers so feel free to drop her a line!
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