But no one can predict of a certainty what will happen. And none of it will change how I intend to spend the rest of my life. I will live it on my terms. And you... you can have all of me or nothing. I won't be an invalid any longer. Not even if it means losing you.
Lisa KleypasIt has to be now,โ he insisted, a flick of amusement in his voice. He nudged his burgeoning loins against her. โAfter all, you canโt allow me to go around like this all day.โ โFrom what Iโve learned so far, this is your natural condition,โ came her pert reply.
Lisa KleypasWhat are you thinking?" he asks. I know Gage hates it when I cry - he is completely undone by the sight of tears - so I blink hard against the sting. "I'm thinking how thankful I am for everything," I say, "even the bad stuff. Every sleepless night, every second of being lonely, every time the car broke down, every wad of gum on my shoe, every late bill and losing lottery ticket and bruise and broken dish and piece of burnt toast." His voice is soft. "Why, darlin'?" "Because it all led me here to you.
Lisa Kleypas...one can't avoid the storms and calamities of life, but one can at least find the right partner to face them with.
Lisa Kleypas