She surprised him by agreeing. "Yes, I was simply curious, and no, I would never criticize you in front of your followers. Do you have the patience to endure one more question, husband?" "What is it?" "When do you suppose you'll leave me behind?
Julie GarwoodYou have many flaws, he announced... โBut there was one flaw that made all the other imperfections pale in comparison.โ โWas?โ she asked. โI don't have this flaw any longer?โ โNo, you don't.โ โPray tell,โ she muttered in exasperation, โwhat was this terrible flaw?โ He grinned. โYou used to be English.
Julie GarwoodWhat are you doing?" "What I've wanted to do for a long time." She couldn't move, couldn't think. She was lost in his dark eyes, and as he slowly lowered his head toward hers, she whispered, "Are you going to throttle me, then?" He was laughing when he kissed her.
Julie GarwoodI know the truth now. You've figured out I'm falling in love with you and you're trying to make me stop by hurting me this way. Well it won't work. One way or another, I'm going to make you care about me. Yes, I am, unless your cold attitude kills me first. It's only fair, Connor. If I'm going to be miserable, by God, so are you. I am not a common wench and I will not be treated like one.
Julie Garwood