“Faith. Blake had all the faith in the world in him. All these new, different people to protect were starting to scare… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Me? I want you to be sure." he said. "You," Livia whispered. "Me." His eyes were full of intent. "Always you." Livia… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Cole has a background that required him to fight like an animal,” Blake said, seeming to choose his words carefully. “His dedication… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Eve had wet cheeks when she finally answered a completely unaware Beckett. “It was amazing. It was everything I’ll never have.” She… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“Fine. Okay. It can’t make things any worse, right? I’ve already thrown you on the ground…” Blake came close to her again.… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“had to tell them what happened. How it happened. How many times it happened. I am so very sorry Gaze. And now… — Debra Anastasia Missing someone Copy Share Image
“Livia rubbed Blake’s unresponsive hands and talking of their future. “Blake, we’ll walk in the woods together. We have forever. Just wake… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“He found her in the corner, dressed like a man. Shit. If Eve was a man, I would gay it up. Hardcore.… — Debra Anastasia Another woman Copy Share Image
“Don’t make me out to be something worth saving. We both know I’m a waste.” His voice was so quiet. “I wish… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“There were a lot of illegal, deadly things stored in Beckett’s car, but the only thing he kept hidden was the CD… — Debra Anastasia Classical music Copy Share Image
“Whoever said marriage is boring didn’t marry you!” Livia kissed his cheek. “Thank you for that.” Blake kissed her forehead. “That was… — Debra Anastasia Kissed Copy Share Image
“I present Mr. and Mrs. Cole Bridge. You may kiss the bride.” Father Callahan gave Cole a nod of approval. Cole faced… — Debra Anastasia Kissed Copy Share Image
“Request away, rock star.” Here it comes. “Can she wear a push-up bra? Leave off the panties?” Kyle knew what boys liked.… — Debra Anastasia Rock star Copy Share Image
“Cole shut the bedroom door and gazed at Kyle. His eyes said he’d married his salvation, and Kyle knew what he meant.… — Debra Anastasia Bad time Copy Share Image
“Though Beckett remained confined to the same claustrophobic hotel room that had housed him for weeks now, he’d attended the wedding in… — Debra Anastasia Blue dress Copy Share Image
“Kyle, please. Stop. This isn’t you. You aren’t even here anymore,” Cole said softly with his arms around her. Kyle blinked and… — Debra Anastasia First time Copy Share Image
“When she saw Blake staring at her over Beckett’s shoulder, Livia stumbled a bit. His gaze was so intense. So Blake. Beckett… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Every morning and evening, Livia granted her eyes the only thing they asked for all day: a sweeping, hopeful look at the… — Debra Anastasia Every morning Copy Share Image
“We’re here together. We’ll get him back. I promise you,” Eve said. “Merkin has no idea I’m with you. I’ve practiced killing… — Debra Anastasia Promise Copy Share Image
“She kissed his lips and felt his smile form. Alone in this beautiful space, Blake and Livia made things right. Blake kissed… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Eve grew uneasy. She had to tell Beckett there was another wedding to attend from a distance. Blake had refused to appoint… — Debra Anastasia Best man Copy Share Image
“As she trotted down the stairs, she saw Blake stand up, tucking his piano in his pocket. The day’s bright sun had… — Debra Anastasia Flowers Copy Share Image
“Cole, I know I haven’t earned it, but would you mind very much if I tried the organ?” Blake’s voice filled the… — Debra Anastasia Crying Soul Copy Share Image
“Blake turned to John. “I know you already know this, Mr. McHugh, but your daughter is the most exceptional person I’ve ever… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“As Livia dug her keys out of her pocket, she saw that Blake had been to her car. It was covered with… — Debra Anastasia Nature Copy Share Image
“But now Kyle was dead center on the hardwood dancefloor, which had probably been an aerobics room in its former life, lost… — Debra Anastasia Dance Copy Share Image
“Blake?” Livia closed one eye while she waited. “Livia.” He was still there. “You waited,” Livia whispered. “Of course. I’ll always wait.”… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Don’t pray to me. Don’t pray to me!” Kyle said, her eyes widening in alarm. “We’re in this together. I’ve done things… — Debra Anastasia Don Pray Copy Share Image
“A couple weeks later Blake worked up to walking to the coffee shop by himself—and most other places too. Eve had watched… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Remember two eighty-six. Livia now counted on the same sort of feverish, rain-soaked determination that had driven Blake to the train station… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Finally, his eyes locked on hers, and she gave him a huge, teary-eyed smile. She couldn’t tell if he counted because his… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Remember how many times I did my hair the day I married Kyle? I think that shirt is my hair for you… — Debra Anastasia Time Copy Share Image
“Beckett, you’re doing this for people who don’t even know you’re protecting them. We’re in the shade here. I can do this.… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Livia took in the sight of her love. He fought a still, silent battle against death, but he looked pale and helpless.… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“He knew now that he was going to die. But he had one last mission from Beckett. I have to finish this.… — Debra Anastasia Goals Copy Share Image
“There isn’t a single spot I’ll miss tonight, my wife.” Blake pulled her against him, tilting her head until he could kiss… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“So, are you moving in?” Dove tried to look like she was casually leaning against a lamppost. But there was no lamppost,… — Debra Anastasia Debra-anastasia Copy Share Image
“When he lifted her leg to his shoulder, Livia wasn’t sure she was that flexible. Then he moved inside her again, and… — Debra Anastasia Lifted Leg Copy Share Image
“It’s us that should be thanking you. Not a day goes by that Cole and I don’t remember you’ve given your life… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“Beckett wanted only to get his brother on the motorcycle and out of Dodge. He’d refused to discuss his own options, and… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
