"Are you afraid?" [she] curled up to [him]. "Yes." He held her hand. Such comfort in the flesh. Then he… — Linda Hogan
"Are you afraid?" [she] curled up to [him]. "Yes." He held her hand. Such comfort in the flesh. Then he turned toward her, grateful for her presence, and held her, and because the desire for life goes on under all circumstances, they made love. (p230)
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