“The strength was always in you. All you had to do was find it.”

“Angela turned in her chair. Resting her chin on folded hands, the mirror reflected the look of a girl in love. Oh, what a blessing fate has bestowed on me.”

“Thinking back on the outing to the theatre, she added, I want a man, not a preening peacock!”

“Thinking back on the outing to the theatre, she added, ‘I want a man, not a preening peacock!”

“And if you ever - and I do mean ever - try to leave me, Im goin with you.”

“..he wanted her.And at another time, as another man, he would have her. Without hesitation. As lover. . . as more.”

“Annabelle gave him a chiding smile. If youre implying that Im spoiled, I assure you that I am not.You should be. His warm gaze slid over her pink-tinted face and slender upper body, then sought her...”