I would die without you,” he finally said. “I’d be crazy…
““I would die without you,” he finally said. “I’d be crazy with terror if there were six of you to defend. Not to mention crazy, period.” There was a vein of amusement in the final sentence. She took his hand and moved it to her abdomen. “Did I ever tell you, Dash, how much I dream of babies? Lots of babies. I wanted at least three, more if I could. And if what you say is true about your semen counteracting birth control, do you think you might not have plenty of little girls to protect and go crazy over? What will you do then? Stop having sex with me?” She saw the pure terror that glittered in his eyes for just a second. Raw, blistering hot fear as his fingers flexed against her abdomen. “God help me,” he groaned. “You will make me crazy, Elizabeth.””
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 fears the consequences of intimacy, mixing terror and desire, while dreaming of children and confronting vulnerability.
In simple terms: Fear of intimacy and desire for family clash.
Key Takeaway
Balance love and fear.
Themes
love
fear
family
desire
Mood
anxious
passionate
Type
dialogue
dramatic
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- family planning
- sexual health discussions
Key Concepts
intimacy
vulnerability
parenthood
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape intimacy decisions?
- What role does desire play in confronting fear?