Love Is My Reason (28 page)

For the first time in her life, Anya knew what it was to have the power to give or withhold protection and help, out of the abundance of her own riches. It was a heady, intoxicating moment, but her choice was instantaneous.

“
I don
’
t know why I thought it,
”
she said slowly.
“
I suppose one sometimes has a sort of panic about the things which matter most. I can
’
t explain it, David. But it
’
s over now. We need never think of it again.
”

The End