Then I saw it, and it just grabbed me. That moment, that breath just before destiny, between innocence and power. He'll pull the sword free. You know it. And in that moment, the world changes. Camelot's born, Arthur's fate is sealed. He'll unite a people, be betrayed by a woman and a friend, and sire the man who'll kill him. In this moment, he's a boy. In the next he'll be a king.
Nora RobertsShe could and had faced an armed laser in the hands of a mad mutant mercenary with less fear than she faced such unswerving emotion.
Nora RobertsYou said we've got a new page. I figure I've got some say in what gets written on it. So I'm going to work on you. Last time around, you threw yourself at me.โ โI did no such thing.โ โSure you did. But I can see I've got my work cut out for me this time. That's okay.โ He skimmed his thumb over her knuckles before she jerked her hand free. โIn fact, I think I'm going to enjoy it.โ โI don't know why I waste my time trying to mend fences with you. You're as arrogant as you ever were.โ โJust the way you like me, sweetheart.
Nora Roberts