His lips tilted up in a small smile, but Jamie responded by capturing her lips with his. As the kiss deepened, words became superfluous as their bodies spoke a language of their own. They clung to each other, locked in a passionate embrace, oblivious to the passing of time. Everything around them faded into insignificance as they revelled in the sheer pleasure and solace of their physical union. They didn’t speak, but every touch, every caress, conveyed the depth of their love and longing. They held onto each other as if afraid that the tides of fate would tear them apart once more, cherishing the closeness they had fought so hard to regain.