“Blake held out a hand to Livia, who felt like she was cheating on an exam as she took it. “I can’t… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“She was losing it. Needing to harden, hating that she was out of control and sloppy, she punched the leather. He needed… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“But she’d spared him. She’d used all her deadly skills to save him instead. She’d spit on the memory of David and… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“No, Blake, I trust you. I’d be honored to have an escort to my Escort. I’m a little afraid of the dark.”… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Blake stood at Livia’s dresser with a ceramic Cinderella and Prince Charming figurine in his hands. He almost dropped it when he… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“John stooped to give Kyle a kiss on the cheek. Kyle held her hand out to Cole, and for a brief moment… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Cole had curled into a ball on the mat. Mrs. D will never spend time with me again. He felt his brain… — Debra Anastasia End time Copy Share Image
“But he did see them dance. He laughed out loud remembering when he’d danced with Kyle. She hardly seemed the same person.… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“Oh my God! I'm engaged! I'm marrying Cole!" "What?!" Livia squeezed her sister hard. "Let me see. When did this happen? Did… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“The pull toward him came from her center. Her eyes never left his face as she moved to her hands and knees.… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Listen, Mouse wants us to find Blake,” Eve pleaded. “That’s why he’s pointing. That’s why he took out three assholes on his… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“As the nurses busied themselves with other patients and statistics, Livia slid her hand over his. She needed to feel his skin.… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“That moment…that moment out there?” Blake pointed at the bed of army jacket, grass, and mint. “I’ve pictured it in my head… — Debra Anastasia Piano keys Copy Share Image
“What exactly, my love, do you think you’re doing?” Blake looked down at her. “These stairs make me nervous. I just wanted… — Debra Anastasia Delicate flower Copy Share Image
“I’m safe in the meadow with you,” he’d told her as they dressed. “But you, Livia, are extraordinary. You’ve seen me differently… — Debra Anastasia Fitness Copy Share Image
“Deeper into the woods, the inky black threatened to engulf her tiny beam of light. But everything was so clear in its… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Hey, Dad, if I needed to check someone’s background, would you be able to do that for me?” “That’s a little unethical,… — Debra Anastasia Mustache Copy Share Image
“Livia, I’ve imposed enough. I don’t need to take any more of your food.” Livia shook her head as well. “Yes. Yes,… — Debra Anastasia Food Copy Share Image
“As she started down the large staircase, she saw him. The desire to be near him suddenly became a physical presence. Whoa.… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“But Beckett never flinched. She felt his throat vibrate as he sighed her name with relief. He tilted his head back until… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“Beckett pulled Livia back into the room by her belt. “Loving that guy is the only thing I’ve ever done right,” he… — Debra Anastasia Bad boy Copy Share Image
“Tell me I’m enough for you,” he demanded. “Can you be with me even though I’m so wrong?” She was satin and… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“All the doctors and nurses assigned to Blake had that sad look in their eyes, like they were treating a damn dead… — Debra Anastasia Dead dog Copy Share Image
“So that’s how it is. Today’s the big day.” Beckett nodded with a wry smile. He knows. He was naked now. “How… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“Eve hugged him and whispered in his ear, "Careful. I'm fatal." He needed to remember that warning. He whispered back, holding her… — Debra Anastasia Balls Copy Share Image
“Beckett’s probably the hardest man there is to love,” Blake said. “He does life wrong for all the right reasons.” Eve finally… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“But it was a lie. She just craved more time with Blake. During those minutes each morning and evening, she felt herself… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“He tried not to topple the tray as he hurried down the hallway to his small room. Kyle was all his for… — Debra Anastasia Hallway Copy Share Image
“Livia, when I count to three, I want to you to run into the trees,” Blake whispered. “And keep running. Promise me.”… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Eve looked away for a moment, then locked her ridiculous baby blues on him. She whipped a knife out of God knows… — Debra Anastasia God knows Copy Share Image
“Blake had to find Livia. And he knew where to find her. He could come to her any day at the Poughkeepsie… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“He grabbed her around the waist and put her in the center of the bed, then stood and admired her. “I love… — Debra Anastasia Touched Copy Share Image
“Livia stepped into his arms and kissed him, her previous shyness overwhelmed by joy. Cole laughed. “And you may keep kissing the… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“He gripped the edge of the desk. “I’ve done my best to make sure my brothers have no blood on their hands,”… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“She watched while the funeral director and his teenage son removed Mouse from his hearse. They were efficient and reverent. Eve put… — Debra Anastasia Hearse Copy Share Image
“She felt Blake behind her, just where he’d been the first day they’d spoken. She wanted to tear out her heart and… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“If I watched your church burn down, would you kill me?” Cole looked suspicious. “No, and that’s a bizarre question.” “If I… — Debra Anastasia Question Copy Share Image
“Maybe he could have changed his mind. Maybe he could have continued thinking only about himself. But Beckett had seen her face.… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“The music sounded crazy. Crazy—as if Blake had never known how to create a coherent song on a musical instrument. Maybe this… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Cole turned his bride to hug her from behind, nuzzling her neck. -I'll have you in my bed next. I'm going to… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
