Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty May 1942 Ipswich, England Clack. Clack. Clack. The sound of typing filled the kitchen as Scarlett broke the heart of the diplomat’s daughter. Her heart clenched, as if she could feel the very pain she was putting her character through. She reminded herself that she would put them back together once they had […]
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Twenty-Nine Noah Scarlett, my Scarlett, Marry me. Please have mercy on me and be my wife. Days here are long, but the nights are longer. That’s when I can’t stop thinking about you. It’s odd to be surrounded by Americans now, to hear familiar phrases and accents when all I long for is the […]
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Eight May 1942 Ipswich, England Scarlett clung to Jameson, her nails raking down his back as he moved within her with sure, deep strokes. There was nothing in the world that compared to the feel of his weight on top of her in these moments where there was no war, no danger, no looming […]
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Seven Georgia Dear Jameson, I miss you. I love you. I cannot bear to be away from you anymore. I know I’ll reach you before this letter, but I’m coming, my love. I cannot wait to feel your arms around me again… I stared in open-mouthed shock as Mom slowly pocketed her cell phone, […]
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Six May 1942 Ipswich, England William cried, and Scarlett rocked him gently, swinging him side to side as the air-raid sirens wailed above them. The shelter was full and dimly lit, but she imagined her expression mirrored those around her. There were a few children huddled in the corner, playing a game—for the younger […]
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Five Georgia Dear Jameson, You’ve only been gone a few days, and yet I miss you as if it’s been years. This is so much harder than when we were at Middle Wallop. Now, I know what it’s like to be your wife. To lie beside you at night and wake to your smile […]
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Four January 1942 North Weald, England Scarlett glanced between the small gift box on the table, her typewriter, and the dishes that lay piled in the sink. She hadn’t had a spare moment since breakfast. William had fussed all morning, and was finally down for an afternoon nap, which hopefully gave her at least […]
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Three Noah Scarlett, How are you, my love? Are you as miserable as I am? I found us a house off-station. Now all that remains are your orders and we’ll be together again. I’ll wait forever for you, Scarlett. Forever… My arms and back ached as I rolled my shoulders and neck behind the […]
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Two December 1941 North Weald, England “Right now would be great,” Jameson said to her belly, down on his knees in front of her in full uniform. “Because right now, I’m here. And I know you want me to be here when you’re born, right?” Scarlett rolled her eyes but ran her fingers through […]
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-One Georgia Jameson, I miss you. How long has it been since we’ve written letters? Months? Even living in the same house, your flight schedule and my watches have us missing each other by minutes. It’s the sweetest form of torture, sleeping next to your pillow, my head filled with your scent, knowing you’re […]