“I don’t have anything to pay you with now,” Blake said, turning toward Chaos. “But just tell me how much, and I’ll… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She pictured Blake and closed her eyes. He lay under the bright surgery lights, tubes in place, beeping monitors, Sorry tattoo. It… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia wasn’t sure how to comfort Blake. She certainly didn’t have a big pile of clean money to take the place of… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia held her spatula as Blake whispered in her ear. “I see us just like this a hundred years from now, old… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“All the douchebags are starting fights the police will have to break up. Do you trust me, Beckett?” Beckett had never heard… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m so ashamed.” Livia felt blood filling her mouth again. Chris pointed a shaky finger at her. “You should be ashamed. It’s… — Debra Anastasia Ashamed Copy Share Image
“You remind me of a fairy tale princess. You’re so kind.” “Did you not see me smash that guy’s phone? I never… — Debra Anastasia Cinderella Copy Share Image
“had to tell them what happened. How it happened. How many times it happened. I am so very sorry Gaze. And now… — Debra Anastasia Missing someone Copy Share Image
“I present Mr. and Mrs. Cole Bridge. You may kiss the bride.” Father Callahan gave Cole a nod of approval. Cole faced… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Request away, rock star.” Here it comes. “Can she wear a push-up bra? Leave off the panties?” Kyle knew what boys liked.… — Debra Anastasia Rock star Copy Share Image
“Cole shut the bedroom door and gazed at Kyle. His eyes said he’d married his salvation, and Kyle knew what he meant.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Kyle, please. Stop. This isn’t you. You aren’t even here anymore,” Cole said softly with his arms around her. Kyle blinked and… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“This is what nibbling your ear sounds like.” Blake created a soundtrack for his teeth. “This is what looking into your eyes… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“After soft kisses, they pressed their hands together palm to palm. The tingling scattered all over Livia's body, warming her. "Do you… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I don’t trust you with him,” Cole continued. “I’m certain you’ll ruin him. You’ll want to make him be something other than… — Debra Anastasia Anger Copy Share Image
“He stepped close to her; she could feel his breath on her neck. “Eve, you make me not want to die.” She… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He found her in the corner, dressed like a man. Shit. If Eve was a man, I would gay it up. Hardcore.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“When she saw Blake staring at her over Beckett’s shoulder, Livia stumbled a bit. His gaze was so intense. So Blake. Beckett… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia rubbed Blake’s unresponsive hands and talking of their future. “Blake, we’ll walk in the woods together. We have forever. Just wake… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett started the Hummer and texted Eve: Tak4e Ur Cloth3s OFF Im on my qway Her reply came back quick as lightning:… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You’re a huge sucking asshole,” Livia agreed. “You have everything at your fingertips. You’re healthy, smart, fun, and highly fashionable. But instead… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“After smiling for a family photo with his daughters, John announced, “All right. I talked to the boys. Beckett, you can stay… — Debra Anastasia Family Copy Share Image
“Cole has a background that required him to fight like an animal,” Blake said, seeming to choose his words carefully. “His dedication… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Me? I want you to be sure." he said. "You," Livia whispered. "Me." His eyes were full of intent. "Always you." Livia… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Faith. Blake had all the faith in the world in him. All these new, different people to protect were starting to scare… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Fine. Okay. It can’t make things any worse, right? I’ve already thrown you on the ground…” Blake came close to her again.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Eve had wet cheeks when she finally answered a completely unaware Beckett. “It was amazing. It was everything I’ll never have.” She… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake?” Livia closed one eye while she waited. “Livia.” He was still there. “You waited,” Livia whispered. “Of course. I’ll always wait.”… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Don’t pray to me. Don’t pray to me!” Kyle said, her eyes widening in alarm. “We’re in this together. I’ve done things… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“A couple weeks later Blake worked up to walking to the coffee shop by himself—and most other places too. Eve had watched… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“But now Kyle was dead center on the hardwood dancefloor, which had probably been an aerobics room in its former life, lost… — Debra Anastasia Dance Copy Share Image
“Finally, his eyes locked on hers, and she gave him a huge, teary-eyed smile. She couldn’t tell if he counted because his… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Remember how many times I did my hair the day I married Kyle? I think that shirt is my hair for you… — Debra Anastasia Time Copy Share Image
“Remember two eighty-six. Livia now counted on the same sort of feverish, rain-soaked determination that had driven Blake to the train station… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I shot him in the knees. Both of them. But he should be still alive.” All eyes turned in the direction of… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He knew now that he was going to die. But he had one last mission from Beckett. I have to finish this.… — Debra Anastasia Goals Copy Share Image
“There isn’t a single spot I’ll miss tonight, my wife.” Blake pulled her against him, tilting her head until he could kiss… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“So, are you moving in?” Dove tried to look like she was casually leaning against a lamppost. But there was no lamppost,… — Debra Anastasia Debra-anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett, you’re doing this for people who don’t even know you’re protecting them. We’re in the shade here. I can do this.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia took in the sight of her love. He fought a still, silent battle against death, but he looked pale and helpless.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
