You 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 GarwoodBrenna jumped to her feet the second Father Sinclair entered the chamber. "I'm so happy to see you," she cried out. "Be happy sitting down," Jamie ordered, hovering over her patient like a mother hen.
Julie GarwoodHe held her gaze steady while he summarized her promises. โShe will honor me, protect me, obey me only when she believes Iโm being reasonableโbut I shouldnโt hold out hope that that day will ever comeโtry to love me before sheโs an old woman, and Iโd better get it straight in my mind that she will respect me until or unless I do something to prove Iโm not worthy, and God save me then. Have I left anything out, Brenna?
Julie GarwoodListen, you. Don't threaten me. I could make your life a nightmare. He put his hand in front of her face and unfolded three fingers as he said, I'm F-B-I. She smiled. It wasn't the reaction he expected. You want to talk nightmares? she said. She put her hand up to his face and unfolded her three fingers. I'm I-R-S.
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