You can't save everybody. In fact, there are days when I think you can't save anyone. Each person has to save himself first, then you can move in and help. I have found this philosophy does not work during a gun battle, or a knife fight either. Outside of that it works just fine.
Laurell K. Hamiltonmurder takes presedence over watching my boyfriend strip" -ID, Anita to Nathaniel
Laurell K. HamiltonYou can't kill us all, human.' He was right. I raised the machine gun a little. 'True, but who's going to be first in line?
Laurell K. HamiltonBeing a successful couple was learning what you were willing to compromise on, and what you weren't; learning when to stand your ground, and when to give it up; what was truly important enough to fight over, and what was just you being pissy. You learned each other's hot buttons, the places that hurt, or angered, when you pressed them. Love makes you learn where all the pitfalls are, and how to avoid them, or how to set them off.
Laurell K. HamiltonShe stared up at me, and there was something in her eyes, something that said we finally had an understanding. She was afraid of me, and sometimes thatโs the best you can do with people. Iโd tried kindness. Iโd tried friendship. Iโd tried respect. But when all else fails, fear will do the job.
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