“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
“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
“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
“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 Two souls Copy Share Image
“Don’t make me out to be something worth saving. We both know I’m a waste.” His voice was so quiet. “I wish… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“So I'm sitting in that damn chair, ready to die, and I say to her, 'You're the most beautiful thing I've ever… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Rick, you sick, ass-sucking fuck, I want you to know I’m not here because you beat me. I’m not even here just… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
“I will not let you lose your family. I won’t let it happen to you.” Eve’s hands circled his big, tense neck.… — Debra Anastasia Beautiful heart Copy Share Image
“Kyle, I was so afraid.” Cole lifted his head from the comfort of her bosom to see her face again. She smoothed… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I sell BMWs—I’m not sure if your mom told you?” No matter how good Alton was at selling stuff, he had nothing… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Hey, handsome, I’m right here. You’re doing an amazing job. I’m so proud of you.” Livia’s voice cracked a bit, and she… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“-I'll play you a song. Blake flexed his fingers and concentrated harder on the cardboard, moving his hands methodically over it's surface.… — Debra Anastasia Song Copy Share Image
“Blake pushed open the door by the altar. His rented tuxedo was crisp, the bow tie perfectly straight. Livia stopped and let… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He was easily six feet tall. The teens’ faces registered shock as he unfurled himself. But instead of trying put the fear… — Debra Anastasia Bullies Copy Share Image
“There was no bag, but there was a man. Oh dear God. There’s a man. Livia stepped further forward, and the train… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia covered his hand with her own and moved it down to her mouth. She put a sweet kiss in the center… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia, I’m going to be okay. You have to believe it.” The nape of his neck was just inches from her lips.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“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
“As Blake leaned down to accept her hug she whispered, “Remember when you and Livia tried to hog the spotlight at my… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Cole turned his bride to hug her from behind, nuzzling her neck. -I'll have you in my bed next. I'm going to… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake had picked the song for their first dance, and Livia laughed when she realized they’d selected music by the same artist,… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia nodded and unwrapped a pink page from the stem of her bouquet. She spoke softly, so only Blake could hear her.… — 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
“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
“Cole turned and went down the stairs to wait for the inevitable. Soon Blake would descend the stairs and into madness. But… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“My mother called the cops and demanded they remove me from the house. I was never sure if she had me removed… — Debra Anastasia Mother Copy Share Image
“We’re here because I think all that time ago you fell off the horse. I think you had the breath knocked out… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“But in an instant Blake stepped in front of her, turning his back to Chris and the gun. The shot was so… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She watched with a crashing surge of pride as he reached up and pulled the mask off—he was in full sunlight. The… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia, I can’t get started if we can’t finish. I can’t trust myself to stop.” Livia smiled at his concern and grabbed… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Am I the star in this story or you?” Blake wrinkled his nose and chuckled. “Was that a bad analogy? I meant… — Debra Anastasia Astronomy Copy Share Image
“No one else would dare interrupt Blake’s playing, but Beckett scooped him into a bear hug and pounded him on the back.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
