He reached out a long arm and drew me in, holding me close against him. I put my arms around him and felt the quiver of his muscles, exhausted, and the sheer hard strength still in him, that would hold him up, no matter how tired he might be. We stood quite still for some time, my cheek against his chest and his face against my hair, drawing strength from each other for whatever might come next. Being married.
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About Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon was a contemporary American author. Diana J. Gabaldon is an American author and television writer. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Marriage — Partnership, commitment, and the journey of shared life