Page 21 of A Secret Promise

They found peace.

Rule warned Riley to keep her voice down when they got home, but his daughter seemed incapable of containing her joy."I just can't believe it, Dad. You feel it, too, don't you? The power of prayer?"

"I do, sweetheart. I feel it, too."

Inside her room, Beatriz could feel her rage burning hotter as she listened to Riley and her ex talk. Why that was, she couldn't even begin to explain. All she knew was that she hated the way Rule and her daughter were acting, and only one person was to blame for it.

Seven

PSALM 92: 1-4.

Vixen meditated on these verses every morning, and with every word that her soul sang out, time would slow down more and more until her mind and heart were one.

And she was truly able to focus on Him.

Each new day was a fresh start, and today wasn't any different.

All she had to do was close her eyes and remember.

The countless times He had helped her up.

Supplied her every need.

Comforted and loved her.

To immerse herself in those memories was what made everything so simple.

His love is all I need.

Everything else was a bonus.

This truth was her anchor, and it was this truth that also freed Vixen's heart from anger and hurt when she finally started reading Rule's messages from last night.

I'm sorry, Vixen. Can we talk?

Will you let me explain?

Just tell me when and where.

The pain she had felt at seeing his ex was completely gone. Perhaps it wasn't even real to begin with, and it was just the shock of seeing someone she hadn't expected to see.

Vixen:Would you like to have breakfast at the cafe? You can drop by before I open at nine.

Rule:I'll be there. I'll bring breakfast.

Vixen:It's a date then.

Rule:Is it?

Vixen:You'll know when you get here.

Rule was already standing by the entrance when Vixen got to the cafe, and she knew, of course, it was His Spirit at work that enabled her to truly smile from the heart at seeing Rule.

Thank You, God. Thank You. I love You. Thank You.

Rule opened the car door for her, and Vixen didn't hesitate to place her hand in his as he helped her out of the car.

It was the first time they had ever touched, and the world she once knew was never the same again. The colors around her seemed brighter, the scent of saltwater and lavender more fragrant, the melody of nature sweeter.

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