“Alayna” I adored how he said my name, how it always felt like he was saying so much more with only those three syllables. Like a prayer, like a touchstone. It made me feel beautiful.” — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“Have you ever gotten to know a woman – nonsexually? Besides from a background check?” “Not on purpose.” His answer was quick and honest.… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“Here I am, precious. I give myself freely. All of me, Alayna. No more walls or secrets or games or lies. I give you… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“But his eyes caught me. There was something I recognized in them—a sorrow or a longing that was both gripping and haunting. I saw… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“No, I’m not ever letting you go.” His words were raw with emotion. “I’ll let you leave here right now, but I’m not giving… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“Then, all of a sudden, everything changed. He dropped his hand to his side and his expression melted and transformed, and for the first… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“I wondered if he was opposed to nicknames for people in general, or if he just knew the weight of using a proper name—the… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“I moved around the couch and started to dig through his piles in search of the device. “Wouldn’t you be more comfortable at a… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“This is everything I ever needed and never knew I wanted, wrapped up in the most beautiful of packages.” — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“He believed I could do more than I believed I could do. It was endearing and empowering, but also overwhelming.” — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“Are you kidding? Aren’t you worried I’ll become that hung up on you?” “I’m hoping you become that hung up on me.” — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“Pop takes a sip of coffee and puts it next to his iPad mini, which is only used for mah jong and some game… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“He scratches his mustache. “Thirty is when you stop producing human growth hormone, you know. And your DNA telomeres start degrading. It’s when the… — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“I’ve never been your boss, Alayna. If anything, you’re the one who owns me.” — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
“I’ll be at the Waldorf this afternoon. Need to see you.” Goddamn Brian. I hadn’t responded to” — Laurelin Paige Copy Share Image
