“What the hell is going on?" Roberto strode after his wife. "Look at you. What happened? And why is this man waltzing in here as if he pays the rent?" Men, Gabriela thought, aggravated. Too damn territorial. "Please. Stop acting… — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“Richard looked at her stubborn jaw, her defiant eyes, and could not decide whether to admire her for her courage or to scoff at… — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“This is part of my heritage, my identity. Normally, people don't understand, even think it sounds stupid, but it is important to me. We… — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“Gabriela found herself mesmerized. This was the man she had met for the first time yesterday--charming, witty, and simply fascinating. Sensing her eyes on… — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“For the first time in his life, Richard looked deeply into the eyes of a woman and experienced the emotion camouflaged there.” — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“It seems the man is a pain," said Richard, turning to face her. "Yes," she replied tiredly. "But he needs help, and our pity.… — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“He scanned her face quickly and recognized anger rather than fear. "Are you insane?" His whisper was rough. "This could be a set up."… — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“Givers and takers, Richard thought. He had learned early in life to be the user, discarding the unnecessary or burdensome.” — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“What the hell is going on?" Roberto strode after his wife. "Look at you. What happened? And why is this man waltzing in here… — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
“These guys are sadists at heart, Gabriela. In their pathetic, perverted minds, their sense of self is rewarded when they can control life and… — Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Copy Share Image
