Epilogue

Outer Mongolia

Hank stood amidst the vast vacant expanse, gazing at the lowering sunset. The sky with its iridescent shadings reminded him of the shifting bands of the aurora borealis.

It wasn't long before Jan emerged from the yurt to join him.

"Tell me something," he said, putting an arm around her shoulder. "What made you chose this place? There can't be another person for a hundred miles in any direction."

"Exactly."

Plying herself to his body, Jan lowered his head, her lips hungrily seeking his as their two forms seemed to merge in the rapidly darkening sunset.

Now this was a vacation.

THE END