Catherine said, her voice falling to a hush. “Aye. I’m thinking about it.” He was disturbed by the intensity of his feelings—not just his desire, but his adoration and affection—and the complete abandonment of his long-established caution when it came to intimacy of any kind. What had she done to...
I used to call her our speed demon. Tonight, however, she had sat meekly on the bench and asked the same question over and over: “Where are we going?” “Just for a ride, Gram,” Marissa told her. Two minutes later, she would ask the same question again, always with concern. “Where are we going?” “J...
the oracle said, appearing more than a little satisfied with herself, as she turned her back on Gwendolen, walked with a sensual swagger across the room, and left the door open behind her. Gwendolen entered and looked around the quiet chamber. A hot fire was blazing in the hearth. The whisky deca...
“It’s good to see you,” he said, then he glanced over at Wendy who was lying on the sofa, immersed in her movie. David approached her. “Hey kiddo, remember me?” She looked up and smiled shyly, then nodded her head. “What are you watching?” he asked. “Monsters, Inc.” He turned toward the televisio...
Her former fiancé was dressed in his impressive red uniform with shiny brass buttons. He wore tall black boots, polished to a perfect, brilliant sheen. He looked almost like her father in his younger days, and the recognition of that fact penetrated her convictions most disturbingly. Golden-haire...
I paced back and forth beside the dining room table. “It’s Diana.” “Oh, thank God,” she said on a sigh. “I can’t believe you called.” “Of course I called,” I said. “How are you? Are they taking good care of you?” Her voice was weak, as if she’d just woken from a nap. “I’m in intensive care, and t...