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“Distant voices reached him; inwardly, he sighed, and reluctantly brought the kiss to an end. He raised his head. Patience's eyes slowly opened, then she blinked, and stared straight at him. For one instant, the look on her face, in her eyes, had him puzzled- then he recognized it. Curious- she…” quote by Stephanie Laurens
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““Distant voices reached him; inwardly, he sighed, and reluctantly brought the kiss to an end. He raised his head. Patience's eyes slowly opened, then she blinked, and stared straight at him. For one instant, the look on her face, in her eyes, had him puzzled- then he recognized it. Curious- she wasn't shocked, stunned, or thrown into a maidenly fluster. She was curious. Vane couldn't stop his rakish grin. Nor could he resist the temptation to brush his lips over hers one last time. "What are you doing?" Patience whispered as his head bent to hers. Even at close quarters, she could still see his smile. "It's called 'kiss and make up.'" The curve of his lips deepened. "It's what lovers do when they fall out." A vise locked Patience's heart; panic- it had to be that- streaked through her. "We aren't lovers." "Yet." His lips touched hers and she shivered. "We never will be." She might be giddy, but she was quite sure of that. He stilled, but his confident smile didn't waver. "Don't wager your fortune on it." Again, his lips brushed hers.””

Stephanie Laurens

About This Quote

Source Novel: Untitled Romance by Stephanie Laurens, 2023

A tense, flirtatious encounter where two characters navigate uncertainty and desire, using a kiss as both a promise and a denial of deeper commitment.

In simple terms: Flirtation and uncertainty about love.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when attraction is playful, not serious.

Themes

romance uncertainty desire

Mood

tension playful anxious

Type

dialogue romantic dramatic

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • conflicted relationships
  • emotional boundaries
  • guy‑girl banter

Key Concepts

flirtation commitment psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you mistaking chemistry for commitment?
  • How do you set clear boundaries in flirtation?
A Different Perspective

The dialogue may romanticize emotional manipulation.

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