For once, he slept first. She lay in the dark, listening to him breathe, stealing a little of his warmth as her own body cooled. Since he was asleep, she stroked his hair. "I love you," she murmured. "I love you so much, I'm stupid about it." With a sigh, she settled down, closed her eyes, and willed her mind to empty. Beside her, Roarke smiled into the dark. He never slept first.
Nora RobertsThe security officer smiled and said, โGood afternoon, maโam,โ to me before I gave him ID.โ โItโs a sick world, Eve.โ He resisted taking her hand for another squeeze. โA sick, sad world.
Nora RobertsRoarke had to force himself not to snatch her up as she swept through the hallowed Senate halls. Members of the media were already leaping toward her, but she cut through them as if they werenโt there. โI like your style, Lieutenant Dallas,โ he said when theyโd fought their way to the car. โI like it a lot. And by the way, I donโt think Iโm in love with you anymore. I know I am.
Nora RobertsI'm sorry. It's Hard for me. I do love you," she said quietly. "Sometimes it scares me because you're the first. And the only" He held her there until he was sure he could speak, then eased her back, looked into her eyes "You've chaged my life. Become my life." He touched his lips to hers, let the kiss deepen slowly, silkily. "I need you
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