“ It felt real, seeing his friend like that. It was like a gift. He wasn’t into spiritual bullshit, but damn. "Damn. That Mouse had become his friend was a gift, but a curse as well. If he’d left that w… Debra Anastasia
“ Sometimes you can save someone’s whole world just by smiling at them. Kindness is one of those things that has immense value to the person experiencing it. Debra Anastasia
“ But if all this time between them had taught him anything, it was that they were orbiting the same fate. Together, always together, even when physically apart. Debra Anastasia
“ His heart overflowed with good intentions but his fists felt best covered in blood. Debra Anastasia
“ He was a loving father, but he did his loving in private. Quietly, he would tell his daughter to drive safely. On her wedding day, when he walked her down the aisle, he'd whisper the words to her. But… Debra Anastasia
“ That’s sweet. Nice of you.” Johnson put his hands in his pockets. Dove couldn’t help but wonder if he was massaging a sore bag of testicles. Dove looked around, and Johnson shuffled his feet. It seeme… Debra Anastasia
“ Duke was already sitting in the passenger seat, waiting for her. She got in and started the car. Duke busted into a Slim Jim of his own. “You hairy toad fucker. That stuff’s nasty. Your toilet must be… Debra Anastasia
“ He stopped, finally, and smiled. “Honestly? With this thing I think I could get my jerk-off muscles so well-developed that I could rub out a spooge with one pump! If that’s not worth $19.95, I don’t k… Debra Anastasia
“ Oh God. We’re talking about me being naked, in the shower with cooter cream. Please world, end. Kill me. “I know it’s not soap. I just… if it’s scented… I can’t do scented. Flowers and stuff like that… Debra Anastasia
“ Dove found Flower waiting outside her apartment. Flower was staring at her Doc Martins and in a very slow-motion move; she looked up at Dove. “Jesus!” Flower’s eyes were wide and her mouth stayed open… Debra Anastasia
“ True love, the kind that lasts forever, is very rare indeed. It takes compromise, continued growth, and trust. Debra Anastasia
“ Tell me I’m enough for you,” he demanded. “Can you be with me even though I’m so wrong?” She was satin and warmth. The way she squeezed, he was desperate to move, pound, inject her.She looked at him.… Debra Anastasia
“ Dove held out a hand to Johnson, and he took it—not because they were fleeing a fire and not because she was holding a million dollars. He took her hand to wrap his fingers around hers. His long, long… Debra Anastasia
“ In that moment? I knew you were sent to me, that I'd been given nothing from the people in my life, but I think from God, or whoever is in charge, I got you. Debra Anastasia
“ If they’d caused you pain, I’d never have been able to live with myself,” he said as he backed up a step.“You might want to find another place to sit. Those idiots could cook up a plan for revenge.” “… Debra Anastasia
“ There is something about me, doll face. It’s between my legs, and I do believe a few minutes ago you were praying to it. Debra Anastasia
“ You make the rest of the beautiful things in the world cry for even trying at all. You make it hard for me to breathe. Debra Anastasia
“ Blake took her face in his hands. “You let me touch you. Kiss you. Your skin? It feels like piano keys. My hands know just where to go. Debra Anastasia
