Kaia darling, Willaim said, nearly leaping over a stand of beef jerky in his haste to reach her. Are you here to fight the strippers who just enjoyed hours of my company? Hardly, she said, tossing her glorious mane of hair over her shoulder with a single flip of her wrist. I'm here to thank them for keeping you occupied. Please tell me they're still with you.
Gena ShowalterYou know, youโre pretty when you smile,โ she said, patting the side of his cheek. โFierce, woman. I am fierce.โ โIf you say so.
Gena ShowalterHe had no one but himself to blame, for heโd opened himself up to it. Just a fraction at first, like a crack in a window. But the funny thing was, once you welcomed in a breeze, there was no stopping what came next. A wind, a storm, thunder and lightning, until you could no longer reach the window to close itโand didnโt really want to anyway. Thatโs what this new darkness was. Evil in its purest form... -Paris
Gena ShowalterSorry, but I have plans elsewhere,โ William said darkly. โIโm leaving tomorrow morning, and Iโll be gone for a few weeks.โ โWhat plans?โ โDoesnโt matter why I kept you in the dark. Iโm going and thatโs final.โ โYou canโt go without me,โ Gilly said. โI can and I will.โ โYou promised to protect me always. How can you protect me if youโre gone?โ โI didnโt lie to you. I will always protect you,โ William told her gently. He stood, reached for her, but realized what he was doing and dropped his arms to his sides. โYou have to trust me on this.
Gena Showalter