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 RobertsIf youโre looking for the full deal, the till-death deal, then look at me. No oneโs ever going to love you, stick by you, understand how you work the way I do. (Malcolm Kavanaugh)
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