You got used to running things on your own." "What could he do about it when he's in Iraq and the car breaks down in Kansas?" Beckett gave her a long, quiet look. "I'm not in Iraq." "No, and it has to be said, I'm not in Kansas anymore." She lifted her hands, then let them fall. "It's not that I've forgotten how to be a couple, but that my experience in being part of one is different from yours. Maybe from most people's. And I've been on my own a long time." "Now you're not. I'm not fighting a war, and I'm right here." Needed to be here, he realized, with her.
Nora RobertsAnd donโt worry.โ Bob, Carterโs best man and colleague, held up a notebook computer. โIโve got it handled on this end. And I memorized the vows just in case he needs me to throw him a line.โ โYouโre a treasure, Bob.โ She waited until she was out of earshot to laugh.
Nora RobertsListen carefully. I'd crush you like a bug for causing my wife one single moment of pain. Believe it. Fear it.
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