She did not understand. No one else would have understood. But she had no need for understanding. She knew the secret that surpasses understanding.
She shook her head. "If you stay, I stay."
His eyes met hers.
"There are numerous things," he whispered, "that I would like to do over, if I had the chance. You understand?"
The smile that lifted out of her eyes was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He choked. There was an obstruction in his throat.
"Stella—"
"Yes, Mr. Garth."
Smash!
The morning rocked with the explosion of another bomb.
"Quickly!" he gasped. "Stand here beside me. This tower won't stand a direct hit. There isn't a second to lose."