“ You’ll not go anywhere, he announced. Yes, I will, she said, through gritted teeth. You’ll use a chamber pot. I will not! He thrust his hand in front of her face. The heavy silver ring sat prominently… Lynn Kurland
“ She held out her hand. What is it you want? he rumbled. Your ring. He frowned. And if I’m not inclined to give it? Then you’ll have a few silent days to look forward to. She lifted her eyebrows in cha… Lynn Kurland
“ Say me aye, he whispered against her mouth. Say me aye. How could she say anything else? Lynn Kurland
“ Richard opened the door, then stood back. After you, my lady. Jessica walked into the room and gasped. She turned around and around, trying to take in the entire view. He had painted the bedroom walls… Lynn Kurland
“ Jessica, he whispered hoarsely. Ah, merciful saints above, I thought I’d never have you again. He clutched her to him. Say you’ll never leave me. Vow you’ll never leave my arms again. Nay, I’ll never… Lynn Kurland
“ Jessica tended Kendrick’s hurts before the fire and Richard only had to unclench his fists two or three times. And then his turn came. He sat down on the floor and Jessica fussed over him. He couldn’t… Lynn Kurland
“ Jessica jumped up, avoided Richard’s hand when he tried to grab her, and strode to the door. She jerked it open, slammed it behind her, and fled up the stairs. She heard the door bang not five seconds… Lynn Kurland
“ It was cold. Richard tried to put a cloak around Jessica’s shoulders but she shook it off. Jessica, he said helplessly. She said nothing. He realized in that moment that silence was his usual response… Lynn Kurland
“ I can’t believe it, she said. I just can’t believe it. Neither can I, Jessica said, eyeballing the door. And if you’ll just let me by, I’ll go get some help— Oh, Abigail said, with another laugh, you’… Lynn Kurland
“ How could a woman who was that beautiful, who smelled that good, who had such perfectly lovely teeth and bright eyes, be so thoroughly, completely, entirely, stark raving mad? ~ Robert Cameron Lynn Kurland
“ Aren’t we as good as married now? Richard’s gaze flicked to the bed, then back at her. Jessica blushed in spite of herself. That was part of my question, she acknowledged. Aye, we’re wed. Well, she sa… Lynn Kurland
“ She didn’t turn around. She put her foot on the bottom step, then felt herself being whirled around. She shrieked as her world tilted. Richard’s shoulder in her stomach robbed her of any air and her f… Lynn Kurland
“ Runach smiled ruefully. She doesn't tell me anything.Perhaps you intimidate her.Im certain thats not itNicholas look at him, clear-eyed. Runach, my dearest boy, you forget who you are--Were--Are, Nich… Lynn Kurland
“ Jessica, he began. Just leave me alone! He turned her around. That she only hesitated briefly before she allowed it was a very good sign, to his mind. He pulled her close, then ran his blood-caked han… Lynn Kurland
“ He pulled himself back up straight into his chair. Then, before she had any idea what he’d planned, he pulled her down into his lap. She fell, surprised. His embrace was passionless; more comforting t… Lynn Kurland
