The Silent Cry
Published by eXtasy Books
ISBN:1-55410-757-1
Flame Rating: 3 Flames
Category: Lesbian/Romance
Cover Artist: Martine Jardin
J.C. Markin is in love with Samantha Wheeler and sets out to win Samantha's heart. But before she can, she awakens one morning to find herself in jail charged with murder. Further complicating her life is the fact that she has no memory of most of the previous night.
J.C. nodded as Samantha's hand brushed her own causing it to tremble even more. "Thanks, Sam. I owe you one the next time you're at Harry's." She gulped at the drink, feeling its healing warmth quickly spreading through her and calming her wobbly insides.
"You don't owe me anything. What's going on with you tonight? What's really wrong?"
She shook her head slowly back and forth. "Sam, how can I tell you when I don't even know myself?" She took another swallow of her drink. "I just have this terrible emptiness inside. I can't stand being away from you," she whispered in a cracked voice. "Why can't we be together again?"
Her eyes pleaded with Samantha's. "It would be different this time. I promise. I'm losing my mind being away from you. I'll change, but just give me some time."
"You're losing your mind because it's saturated with alcohol. You're incapable of feeling anything except the fear of where your next drink is coming from."