“I aim to take possession of this estate,” the young woman continued. “With the money you’ve given me, I’ll start a school—a refuge, for girls who’ve been abused. I can help them gain new lives, as you’ve given me mine.”… — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“He pulled back just enough to growl, “Goddamn, I love you. From the first time I saw you, pointing a gun at me, I… — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“But now, she was in Michael’s arms. When they kissed, the world fell away, fluttering off like soot-dusted moths. She knew only him, and… — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“Men," she said rueful, "are the most absurd creatures on this green earth." "But there are camels," Gabriel pointed out. "Believe me," she answered.… — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“My skirts aren’t a theater curtain for you to peep through,” she hissed. “Impatient for the show to begin,” he answered, unrepentant.” — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“This was a hard, unforgiving world. The only way to survive was to beat it at its own game.” — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“Do you ever have ordinary days?" she asked as they ascended the stairs. "Why would I want them?” — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“Winter had stripped the garden and grounds to their bones. Dead grass crunched beneath Michael’s boots as he and Ada walked toward the ruin.… — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“Now that I've found you, it scares me witless to think of anything happening. To you. I'm not used to being... afraid." A sudden… — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“There was more than getting justice for a wronged woman,” Michael added. “I also met you. One of the most extraordinary experiences in my life.” Nothing had been the same for him since. “Not much remarkable about that,” she demurred. “You sought out Nemesis not for yourself, but for your friend. It was bloody amazing what you did during that… — Zoe Archer Copy Share
“I know that you'll survive the upcoming battle," he said, "because I'll be fighting right beside you and I'll lay down my own life to protect yours." "I . . . oh," she said. It took her some moments to understand. "You . . . will come with me?" "Your fight is my fight," he said. Stark and direct, his… — Zoe Archer Copy Share
“All fine and good,” she whispered, after ensuring they were alone, “but how are we supposed to leave the house? Unlike you, I’m not… — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
“We’re adaptable, not blunderers. Every step has its questions, its changes. And we’ve got to be ready to face all of it. Think on… — Zoe Archer Copy Share Image
