FORTY EIGHT

"I need you."She whispered."I need my husband by my side.Come home with me."She held out her hand to him.

Alex so badly wanted to place his hand into hers.But he can't.He had heard the conversation she'd had with his mother.He had heard everything.He's surprised Avery is still here after what he had told her.Surprised that she still loves him.He can see it in her eyes.

But her pity is something he can't stand.It will be worse than her rejection,he knows why she wants them to go home and he isn't ready.Not yet."I can't Avery.I'm leaving for Barcelona tonight.Take care of yourself and the baby."

"Alex please... Don't do this.Not now."Tears sparkled in her gorgeous grey eyes it touched him,weaken him but he turned away from her and climb into his car.Avery watched as he drove off.Leaving her behind.Silently she stood there and cried,her heart yearning for him.Pablo's hand on her shoulder brought her back.

"We must leave senora.It's getting late."Without a word she got into the car.She wo