Blackmoore QUOTES

2 " Even more than a heart, hope was a necessary traveling companion. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

4 " I think of marriage differently. A Companionship of like minds. A tie that binds, yes, but in the binding comes strength. A lifetime with your dearest friend as your truest and best companion. That is what it can be. I believe that. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

6 " Henry lifted his head and looked directly at me. I froze where I stood, feeling as if he had just told me a secret with that look. It was new . It was a question and a statement and a quick, hidden secret all at once.. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

8 " Now you also know what it is to be wanted and loved. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

10 " I can never look at a bird without thinking of you," he said. "I wonder what you will do with your wings once you have found them. I wonder how far away they will take you. And I fear them, for my sake, at the same time that I hope for them, for yours. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

12 " Kate," he whispered, stepping closer to me, "you are not like your mother. You are a different creature from your sisters. The depths of your soul are fathomless. You are brave and loyal and true. You have such a good heart." he held my hand close to his chest and covered it with his other hand. "It is only afraid. But I would take such good care of it, love, if you would give it to me." He bent his head and pressed his lips to my fingers. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

14 " I feel caged. Always. I feel like I am this bird, trapped and stifled and caged, and I keep looking for a way to escape, but I am barred at every turn. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

16 " There are some favors that can’t be bought, and some kindnesses that should only be given freely. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

18 " Passion is a fire that burns and leaves nothing standing in its wake. It is illogical and unreasonable. Love is the downfall of men and the entrapment of women. It is a cage that once one enters, one can never escape. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore

20 " Only your friend?” He narrowed his eyes at the target, his pressed lips causing a line to crease in his cheek. “I think I deserve a better title than that.”

“Like what?” I asked, looking at him askance.

“Oh, I don’t know.” He released his arrow. Another solid hit, right on target. “Perhaps The Giver of My Heart’s Desire?”

An outraged laugh burst from me. “The Giver of My Heart’s Desire?” A smile crept across his lips. “I will never call you that,” I said, picking up another arrow.

“Why not? I earned it. I think you should call me by that title every time you see me. "

― Julianne Donaldson , Blackmoore