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I don’t know why you even want me!” A sad smile twisted…

“I don’t know why you even want me!” A sad smile twisted his mouth as he recalled how she had walked out alone to face a hundred Comanches, one small woman against an army. “You make a smile inside me, that is why I want you. The way a man wants his wife.” He ran a hand up her back, kneading her…” quote by Catherine Anderson
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““I don’t know why you even want me!” A sad smile twisted his mouth as he recalled how she had walked out alone to face a hundred Comanches, one small woman against an army. “You make a smile inside me, that is why I want you. The way a man wants his wife.” He ran a hand up her back, kneading her tense muscles. “You will trust this Comanche? As you did when you rode in a great circle back to me? This one last time, you will trust? No hurting after the virgin pain--and no shame. It is a promise I make for you, for always.””

Catherine Anderson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A lover promises deep emotional connection despite past pain, using vivid imagery of trust and shared suffering to convey devotion.

In simple terms: Love expressed through intense, poetic vows.

Key Takeaway

Cherish trust, nurture love.

Themes

love trust pain

Mood

romantic dramatic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship building
  • conflict resolution
  • creative writing
  • personal healing

Key Concepts

relationships emotional intimacy storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does vulnerability strengthen a partnership?
  • What boundaries protect love from past trauma?
A Different Perspective

The language may feel overly dramatic for some readers.

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