Amanda Ashley is a master storyteller.

There's no room for him in your head, Elle. I'm there. I'll always be there and if he tries to come in I'll drive him out until you're strong enough to do it yourself. And there was never room for him in your heart because I was already there. He couldn't touch your soul. It belongs to you and no one else unless you decide to share.

For the first time in his existence, he knew he was drowning and he wasn't thinking about survival.

Are you ever going to kiss me without swearing first?

His energy is very malevolent. Don't get sick or I'll start asking you if the baby is all right in front of him.

Stay out of my mind. You certainly weren't invited.' Her hands went to her hips. 'And just for the record, your mind needs to be washed out with soap! Half the things you think we're going to do are never going to happen. I could never look at you again.

It's your way of fighting. You refuse to engage and then you can't lose.