“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 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 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 Copy Share Image
“Faith. Blake had all the faith in the world in him. All these new, different people to protect were starting to scare… — Debra Anastasia 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 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 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 Copy Share Image
“Beckett started the Hummer and texted Eve: Tak4e Ur Cloth3s OFF Im on my qway Her reply came back quick as lightning:… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“What the hell, Kyle? How many damn times have you snuck out of the house?” Kyle’s laugh filled the small car. “Don’t… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She watched as the dirt kicked up in a cloud. When it cleared, she couldn’t see him anymore. She stayed until she… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett, where’s Eve?” When he had her pressed to his chest, she tried again. “Are you going to tell me or what?”… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You can play. You can play. You can play! Livia leaned against the wall, her aches and pains and shivering chill melting… — Debra Anastasia Aches and pains Copy Share Image
“Twenty steps in, she felt her soul grind to a halt. Go back. She couldn’t even argue. She doubled back and stared… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia located her fancy jacket and stepped out of the closet. Blake took the coat from her and held it out in… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“A small lady moved on after greeting Livia to address the wedding couple. “Cole Bridge. Look at you!” Cole’s mouth dropped open.… — Debra Anastasia Marriage Copy Share Image
“Some days I still miss fumigating. I did get three beautiful children from the process. Fumigation can be wonderful.” She settled back… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
“You’re a huge sucking asshole,” Livia agreed. “You have everything at your fingertips. You’re healthy, smart, fun, and highly fashionable. But instead… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“After smiling for a family photo with his daughters, John announced, “All right. I talked to the boys. Beckett, you can stay… — Debra Anastasia Family 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 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 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 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 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
“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 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 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 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 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
“Well, you’re all mine now, Blake. We can handle anything; we will or won’t be charity cases together. I don’t think he’s… — Debra Anastasia 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 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 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
“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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Copy Share Image
