Gabriel: Bethany lacks understanding about the ways of the world. She still has much to learn and that makes her vulnerable." Beth: "Do you have to make me sound like a full-time babysitting project?" Xavier: "I happen to be an experienced babysitter. I can show you my resume if you'd like.
Alexandra AdornettoI was so worried that you wouldnโt want to know me once you found out.โ I signed, relief flooding through me. โAre you kidding me?โ Xavier reached out and curled a lock of my hair around his finger. โSurely Iโve got to be the luckiest guy in the world.โ โHow do you figure that?โ โIsnโt it obvious? Iโve got my own little piece of Heaven right here.
Alexandra AdornettoA body is merely a vehicle. The deepest emotions are experienced through the soul.
Alexandra AdornettoThere was that half-smirk again, playing around his lips, as if he was deciding whether the situation was amusing enough to warrant a full smile.
Alexandra AdornettoBeth,โ he said simply, his flawless face lit up with anticipation. โThere is no doubt in my mind that we belong together, but to spend the rest of my life with you would be an honor and commitment that I would cherish.โ He paused, his clear, blue eyes luminous. My breath caught in my throat, but Xavier only smiled. โBeth,โ he repeated. โWill you marry me?โ The look on his face was pure happiness.
Alexandra Adornetto