Rand sat up most of the night with lacey after carrying her up to his room,despite verna's hacking away with virtues and what people would think of another woman in his house. That was it,it was his house after all,and even though lacey was unexpected company,at least she was going to be comfortable. Rand caught a few winks in the rocking chair,and at times look over at lacey sleeping,it couldn't be helped,she was attractive,though she looked like she missed a few meals.Sunlight peeked through the windows and he could smell coffee brewing,taking a deep breath of morning air mixed with the scent of rain was invigorating . Lacey had stirred briefly as rand closed the window.Stepping back he studied the way the sun turned her hair a golden red,that too was invigorating,he had been alone too long. Lacey sat still her back turned facing away from rand,blinking away sleep lacey took in her surroundings,rewinding her memory as to how she got here,a man carried her,carrying her like a child,strong and gently,if only she could remember his face.

Good!

still very good

yeah i agree