My God", he whispered. What have I done to her? He thought, humbled. The spell was broken, but it wasn't sealed, and her soul was bare to him, the scars of her tragic past and her triumphs over pain and her aching need to find her place. He just wanted to hold her to him and tell her it would be okay, that she had survived and was beautiful.
Kim HarrisonThere is black. There is white. Gray is a cowardly excuse to mix our wants with our needs.
Kim HarrisonIโd given up on the white picket fence after Kisten had diedโfinding out my kids would be demons was the nail in the coffin.
Kim HarrisonYes, but . . .โ She hesitated, her gaze finally coming to me. โI survived because I fell in love.โ With you was unspoken.
Kim HarrisonHis right ear still held both studs, and I wondered who had the missing earring. I would have asked, but was afraid heโd tell me Ivy had it.
Kim HarrisonCome work for me, and Iโll tell you.โ My eyes went to his. โYou are a thief, a cheat, a murderer, and a not-nice man,โ I said calmly. โI donโt like you.โ He shrugged, the motion making him look utterly harmless. โIโm not a thief,โ he said. โAnd I donโt mind manipulating you into working for me when I need it.โ He smiled, showing me perfect teeth. โI enjoy it, actually.
Kim Harrison