265 Quotes by Melanie Dickerson

I suggest you marry Jorgen Hartman. In fact, I strongly suggest it.” Odette looked at Jorgen. He looked back at her. By his wide eyes and open mouth, he had not expected the margrave to say that any more than she had. She.

Rose reached out and touched his fingers. He immediately covered her hand in a firm grasp. His warm fingers entwined with hers and made her heart beat erratically. The snake had nearly scared her to death, but his touch and his presence overwhelmed her with comfort and safety. The darkness gave her a feeling of intimacy with him. They could hold each other’s hand and no one could see. She liked it – so very much.

Before Sophie could say anything, Gabe dipped her backward and kissed her again. And she kissed him back.

Valten took a step toward the tent and stopped. He turned back to Gisela, and the look in his gray-green eyes gentled instantly. His jaw relaxed, and her breath hitched in her throat at the sudden transformation.

She wanted to yell at him, to beat his chest with her fists and accuse him of being addled and stubborn and blind.

What kind of madness was this? A Woman saying she would protect him? His pride refused to allow it.

His hands wrapped around her upper arms, holding her gently. “You are even more beautiful when you dance.

Do not worry. You are perfectly safe. You can enjoy his company for one more night and then you will probably never encounter him again.” She supposed that was true. “I must try not to be nervous around him.” And try not to notice how beautiful his eyes were. Or how deep his voice was. Or how much she liked talking to him.

She closed her eyes, memorizing how warm, how safe, how exhilarating it felt to be embraced by him. She breathed him in as guilt assailed her.