Every step Quote by Kresley Cole
““Why was I so nervous about the prospect of sex with him? I was hitched to the man, for God’s sake, and I’d already done this once. With Jack. In that moment of time. I’m all in, peekôn. It seemed that as soon as I’d decided to sleep with Aric, my feelings for Jack had surged to the fore, memories of him invading my mind: Evangeline, I’ve got to feel you with my every step. Or I go a little crazy, me. When I’d been sure I was dying, it had been Jack’s face I’d seen most clearly. Why? He was non-Arcana, I reminded myself. He’d lied to me in the worst possible way. These were obstacles that simply couldn’t be overcome—””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified, likely from a contemporary romance or paranormal series
The narrator wrestles with conflicting emotions and past trauma while confronting a new romantic prospect, feeling trapped by memories and betrayal.
In simple terms: Past hurts clash with present desire, causing anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge past wounds before moving forward.
Themes
love
trauma
conflict
Mood
conflicted
intense
Type
emotional
dramatic
When to use this quote
- new relationships
- therapy sessions
- intimate moments
- self‑reflection
- confessional writing
Key Concepts
psychology
memory
trust issues
sexual anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What unresolved feelings are influencing current decisions?
- How can one separate past trauma from present intimacy?
A Different Perspective
The passage is fragmented and may confuse readers without context.
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