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Evangeline-and-sebastian Quote by Lisa Kleypas

“I don't think I could live without you now." Sebastian's large hand passed gently over the back of her head, pulling her to his shoulder, and he buried his face in her hair for a moment. "Ah, Evie," she heard him say softly, "I must have a heart, after all... because right now it aches like the…” quote by Lisa Kleypas
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““I don't think I could live without you now." Sebastian's large hand passed gently over the back of her head, pulling her to his shoulder, and he buried his face in her hair for a moment. "Ah, Evie," she heard him say softly, "I must have a heart, after all... because right now it aches like the devil." "Only your heart?" she asked ingenuously, making him laugh. He lowered her to the bed, his eyes sparkling wickedly. "Also a few other things," he conceded. "And as my wife, it's your duty to ease all my aches.””

Lisa Kleypas

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Devil's Heart" by Lisa Kleypas, 2012

A lover expresses deep, painful love, acknowledging both emotional and physical needs, and expects his wife to soothe his suffering.

In simple terms: He says his heart hurts and expects his wife to help.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and share emotional pain with loved ones.

Themes

love pain dependency

Mood

tender intense

Type

romantic dramatic

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • intimate moments
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

emotional intimacy physical desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can partners balance caring with personal boundaries?
  • When does support become a burden?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize unhealthy dependency.

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