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21 " There is a reason ladies swoon over rogues. They are dominant personalities,” Jason said. “And they fall for soldiers because of the powerful image they put out. "
― Sarah M. Eden , As You Are (The Jonquil Brothers #3)
22 " This is not over between us, Clara,” he called after her. “I like a challenge, and I do not give up easily. "
23 " Thank you again for not abandoning me to all of this. No one has ever stood by me before. No one has ever cared what happened to me.” “Someone cares now, Clara.” His look was so intent she couldn’t help but believe him. "
24 " Corbin slowly lowered Alice onto her bed, smoothing back her hair and watching her for a moment. “She’s an angel,” Corbin whispered. “Yes, but only when she’s sleeping.” Clara laughed lightly. Corbin smiled over at her. “I doubt that. "
25 " Alice’s eyes met hers, and worry settled in their depths. She could not burden her children with the worries hovering on the horizon. She managed a smile, but Alice didn’t seem to believe it. She slid from Corbin’s lap to Clara’s and wrapped her tiny arms around Clara. Clara returned the gesture. Corbin held them both in his comforting embrace. "
26 " Corbin chuckled lightly. “How quickly she abandoned me.” “There are few things Alice likes better than biscuits,” Clara said. "
27 " creature if I’d’ve known he was up to this kind of tomfoolery.” Tomfoolery and Charlie were rather constant companions, it seemed. "
28 " I only pursue those with enough fire to make my efforts worthwhile. I enjoy a challenge, you see.” He stepped closer. “I could give you a future, Clara. Some security to see you through these difficult years ahead of you. "
29 " Alice, dear.” She was still crying in his arms. “We are going back to my house. Will you let Jason hold you?” “Is Jason bad?” Alice asked, her words broken by her continued sobs. “No. I promise you he is not bad. He is my brother.” Alice nodded and sniffled. Her trust touched him, especially in light of all he’d just seen. He handed Alice over to Jason, hoping their resemblance would put her at ease. She went willingly, though her tears continued. "