--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Never, not in her wildest dreams, had she…" description: "\"“Never, not in her wildest dreams, had she dared to imagine that she'd be that important to someone. As if she was air and without her, he couldn't bre..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7b/nalini-singh-293_dream_never-not-in-her-wildest-dreams-had-she_833201.png" --- # Never, not in her wildest dreams, had she dared to imagine… ![“Never, not in her wildest dreams, had she dared to imagine that she'd be that important to someone. As if she was air and without her, he couldn't breathe. "I love you too," she whispered. "And I forgive future Sailor for being a dumbass." Linking her arms around his neck, she spoke through the…” quote by Nalini Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7b/nalini-singh-293_dream_never-not-in-her-wildest-dreams-had-she_833201.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7b/nalini-singh-293_dream_never-not-in-her-wildest-dreams-had-she_833201.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7b/nalini-singh-293_dream_never-not-in-her-wildest-dreams-had-she_833201.png) > ““Never, not in her wildest dreams, had she dared to imagine that she'd be that important to someone. As if she was air and without her, he couldn't breathe. "I love you too," she whispered. "And I forgive future Sailor for being a dumbass." Linking her arms around his neck, she spoke through the storm inside her. "In fact, I think future Sailor is going to be an incredible man I'll adore more with each and every day." "Yeah?" His lips kicked up in that familiar smile, but there was a question in his eyes, a quiet hunger. "What's he going to do?" Ísa knew what he was asking her, what he needed her to tell him. "He's going to be a man who works hard but who has time for the people he loves. And he definitely has time to get up to wicked things with a certain redhead." "I like this guy's priorities already." "He's also the kind of father who takes a turn doing the school run because he enjoys spending time with his child." It was scary doing this, laying out her dreams, but Sailor had given her everything. Ísa would be brave enough to give him the same back. "He has time to play with his baby, and to kiss his wife, and even if he forgets things now and then, or if he gets a little busy for a while, it's all right because his wife and child and all the members of his family know they're loved beyond measure." Perfection had never been what Ísa wanted. "Because when it matters, he's there. He sees the people who love him." Demon-blue eyes solemn, Sailor said, "I can do that." It was a vow. "I can be that guy." "You already are." Ísa whispered. "You're my dream, Sailor." But Sailor shook his head. "You ain't seen nothing yet, spitfire. I'm going to court the hell out of you." After a meditative pause, he added, "Nakedness during said courting is optional but highly encouraged." He was wonderful. And he was hers.”” [Nalini Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nalini-singh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A lover promises to be present, supportive, and loving, acknowledging imperfections while committing to shared growth and intimacy. **In simple terms:** Commit to being present, supportive, and loving despite flaws. Key Takeaway Prioritize presence and love. Themes love commitment imperfection growth Mood hopeful intimate Type romantic conversational When to use this quote - marriage - parenting - daily life - conflict resolution Key Concepts relationship dynamics vows intimacy Questions to Reflect On - What does it mean to truly be present for a partner? - How can we maintain love through everyday imperfections? 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As if she was air and without her, he couldn't breathe. \"I love you too,\" she whispered. \"And I forgive future Sailor for being a dumbass.\" Linking her arms around his neck, she spoke through the storm inside her. \"In fact, I think future Sailor is going to be an incredible man I'll adore more with each and every day.\" \"Yeah?\" His lips kicked up in that familiar smile, but there was a question in his eyes, a quiet hunger. \"What's he going to do?\" Ísa knew what he was asking her, what he needed her to tell him. \"He's going to be a man who works hard but who has time for the people he loves. And he definitely has time to get up to wicked things with a certain redhead.\" \"I like this guy's priorities already.\" \"He's also the kind of father who takes a turn doing the school run because he enjoys spending time with his child.\" It was scary doing this, laying out her dreams, but Sailor had given her everything. 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