Right now, I had everything I could ask for. It wasn't a long list, but it was a very satisfying one, starting with the love of my life back in my arms.

I called Vee. "How are you doing?" I asked. "Good. How are you?" "Good." Silence. "Okay," Vee said in a rush, "I am still totally freaked out. You?" "Totally.

Light had a way of keeping the monsters of my imagination at bay.

The higher up, the harder the fall.

Arrogance can be deadly.” The corners of his mouth crept up. “But you didn’t hear me say that.

All I can think about is bed.” “We’re sharing the same thought.” “You’re thinking about bed too?” “I’m thinking about YOU in MY bed.

I’m not going to kill you, Nora. I don’t kill people who are important to me. And you top the list.