![]() He stood there frozen in defeat, with all the warmth and promise of her in his arms. "For once have the strength not to walk away," she whispered. I haven't held anything back from you, out of fear or pride or stubbornness." She felt the incredible tautness of his muscles, as if he were carved from marble. I'll long for you every day and night, but at least my conscience will be clear. All you'll do is deny us both a chance at happiness. "Don't lie to either of us by pretending you're leaving for my good. I love you." She felt an involuntary tremor run through him. You can act as though you're deaf and blind, you can walk away from me forever, but the truth will still be there, and you can't make it go away. "Listen to me." All she could do was play her last card. "More than you know."Ĭlinging to him desperately, Sara kept her mouth at his ear. He gave a harsh laugh and loosened his arms to release her. She continued to stroke his hair, playing lightly with the thick raven locks. If he were rich and powerful enough, he would never be hurt, lonely, or abandoned. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Then what do you want?" she asked softly. ![]()
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