“The silence stretched. Finally Al added one more sentence that I have been thinking about ever since. ‘And if you did it… — Dan Simmons Copy Share Image
“She waited, unwilling to meet his eyes, hoping he would go on. When he didn't, the silence stretched between them like invisible… — Caragh M. O'Brien Copy Share Image
“The silence between us stretched out, but it wasn’t awkward. Sometimes there are people you can be quiet with, and you never… — Claudia Gray Copy Share Image
“The silence stretched out between us as I stared at him, the tears blurring my vision as I waited for him to… — Kathryn Michaels Copy Share Image
The silence between us stretched out, but it wasn't awkward. Sometimes there are people you can be quiet with, and you never… — Claudia Gray Copy Share Image
“No. Wait. I . . . wait." Damen stopped, and turned. Laurent's gaze was edged with indecipherable emotion, and his jaw was… — S.U. Pacat Copy Share Image
“These families need you.” I said it quietly, and the silence stretched some more. I tried to steady my breathing. He paused… — Elizabeth Warren Copy Share Image
“A long moment of silence stretched out between them. Her conversation to this point had mostly been an attempt to distract him… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“Silence stretched, filling the room, and then he said. 'Can I... can I just hold you?' he asked, and I'd never heard… — Jennifer L. Armentrout Copy Share Image
