One Touch Too Far

"We're not ready for this, Beth." I tell her. "I don't know that any of them would ever accept-" "Its because of her, isn't it?" She interrupts me, for the first time her voice hardens. Whatever innocence was left in our relationship is gone. Thoughtless touches, now had intention. Wordless glances, now held hints of wonder. And any person who challenged that, was now a threat.