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“All the while, he was conscious of the sound of water. Dahlia was taking a shower. No matter how hard he tried to prevent it, his imagined insisted on conjuring up a vivid picture of Dahlia naked, wet, her hair slick and her face turned up to the hot spray. He closed his eyes against the image and…” quote by Christine Feehan
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““All the while, he was conscious of the sound of water. Dahlia was taking a shower. No matter how hard he tried to prevent it, his imagined insisted on conjuring up a vivid picture of Dahlia naked, wet, her hair slick and her face turned up to the hot spray. He closed his eyes against the image and groaned softly. Where had all his self-discipline gone? His tremendous control? He couldn’t blame energy, sexual or otherwise, for his fantasies. It was the glimpse of her bare bottom, the curve of her hip. Her bare breasts gleaming at him in the sun. Or maybe it was her smile. She didn’t smile often, but when she did, Nicolas could swear it was for him alone, no one else. And then there was her skin . . . “Hey! Lover boy! Stop mooning around and hit the shower. You smell like a swamp rat, and it just doesn’t do a thing to put me in the mood.” Dahlia stood in the doorway, a towel wrapped around her like a sarong. Her hair was up in a towel and she was dripping water all over the floor. She’d obviously come downstairs straight from her shower to scold him for his indiscretions, but changed her mind. “You’re not helping me with my overactive imagination,” he pointed out as he walked toward her.””

Christine Feehan

About This Quote

Source Novel: Darkest Night by Christine Feehan, 2004

A man battles intrusive fantasies about a lover, questioning his self‑control and desire for intimacy.

In simple terms: He struggles with unwanted thoughts about a woman he loves.

Key Takeaway

Accept desire, seek honest communication.

Themes

desire self‑control intimacy fantasy communication

Mood

conflicted longing reflective

Type

narrative romantic psychological

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • cohabitation
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology relationship dynamics sexual tension

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can partners discuss intrusive thoughts without shame?
  • What boundaries help balance desire and respect?
A Different Perspective

His fantasies may reflect deeper emotional needs, not just lack of discipline.

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