Animals Quote by Katharine Ashe

“The animal inside him could wear a diadem and ermine and he would still be nothing more than an animal.” quote by Katharine Ashe — Download Open image

““The animal inside him could wear a diadem and ermine and he would still be nothing more than an animal.””

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“There was such emotion in his eyes now, she felt as though her insides were pressing on her ribcage and twisting in her middle. For years she had thought him a stranger. Now, here, on this road by uncertain light she saw again such acute feeling in the beautiful eyes of the boy she had once adored. She let herself…

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“He buttoned his trousers. Without a word, he took her into his arms again. She had not expected that. She pressed her face into his shoulder, breathing in his scent shakily ... 'Stay with me.' His hands fell away. 'Viola -' ... 'This one night. Only for comfort. You needn't make love to me again.' She was begging, and frankly…

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