“ Mayhap it was not wise to question God's plans; mayhap he had been meant to live, to seek this justice, to serve some purpose. The past was the past. And the future... Shelly Thacker
“ ... not within my memory.""All 300 years of it?"That comment earned her a frown."My apologies," she amended lightly. "I supposed I should not tease you about being so old.""Nay, feel free."His slow sm… Shelly Thacker
“ Ciara, there are certain things a man does not ask of a lady.""You are not asking.""Aye. Shelly Thacker
“ You have not known very many men.""I have no wish to know any others. I love this one. Shelly Thacker
“ They should put their clothes on if they could find them which might be difficult in the darkness.He decided that could wait until dawn. Shelly Thacker
“ Camhanach, it is a bargain as old as the world itself." He chuckled."Women want protection...men want a willing lass to warm their bed. Shelly Thacker
“ She frowned at him. "Not every man thinks constantly of... of..."Darach grinned. "Aye, they do, demoiselle. Every man, from the time he is about ten until the day he dies, thinks frequently of that. Shelly Thacker
“ It had seemed entirely sensible at the time. A simple way to test the truth of her claim that she had lain with de Villiers. To show her that lying to him was useless. To make a point.Instead, he had… Shelly Thacker
“ As I have said, milady, I mean to keep you safe, not harm you. And it is not my habit to force myself on unwilling maidens.""Aye, pilgrim?" she asked dubiously. "Next you will tell me you are as chast… Shelly Thacker
“ Lauren closed her eyes, remembering how desperate she had been this morn in Chartres, how she had prayed for divine intervention to stop her wedding.She had never expected that intervention to be ridi… Shelly Thacker
“ He covered her mouth with his ---and she felt as if she had suddenly been enveloped in a cascade of sparks. The tingling warmth from his touch did not compare to the sensations that whirled through he… Shelly Thacker
“ Rolling onto his side, he drew her close. "Sleep, milady. I will keep you warm tonight, and safe." He pulled the blanket over her, wrapping one arm around her waist as he settled beside her on the fur… Shelly Thacker
“ She clenched her fists. "I believe, milord, that I have endured my full limit of male tyranny." "I am afraid, milady, that you will have to become accustomed to it. It is the way of things, here in th… Shelly Thacker
“ He drew her into his arms, gathering her close, and dusted kisses over her cheek, her hair. Wrapped in his embrace, Laurien closed her eyes, murmuring a sigh of exquisite satisfaction. A delightful dr… Shelly Thacker
“ At first, I did not tell you any of this because...you were not supposed to mean anything to me. And later..." His voice became rough with emotion. "Later, I did not tell you because you mean so much… Shelly Thacker
“ He watched her emerald eyes darken with need until they were the color of the Highland hills warmed by the summer sun. Shelly Thacker
“ I must remember to be troublesome now and again, else you are going to be impossible to live with. And by what magic did you find the gown and the horse?""Scottish fairy magic." His grin widened."Do y… Shelly Thacker
“ The only thing that can hurt me now is the thought of never knowing this feeling again. To never be able to touch you this way again... Shelly Thacker
