Sense versus Sensibility
Her mind said no but her heart screamed yes.
No, because of the problems that could arise. Loosing their positions as the leaders of this expedition. Their love getting in the way and affect their decisions to make the wrong ones. And finally not to have the ability to handle the pain due to a loss.
Yes, because of all the love and joy they had shared and were willing to share till the end.
Elizabeth took a deep breath before she turned around to face John. It was just a single word with one short syllable and three letters.