Alone.'Twas her destiny to be ever surrounded by others, yet ever alone.

To me you are stardust sprinkled across a night sky, forever in my dreams, but out of my reach.

He buried his hands in the rich velvet of her hair. “I thought I’d die for wanting you.

Before, you were only a dream. Now you're a dream come true

A lady has every right to defend herself against unsought advances. And creatures of the night.

there are elements of truth in all great fiction

His lips nuzzled her ear. “Whether you go or stay, I will love you until I die,” he whispered.