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21 " Professors have a lot of power.”I almost smiled. “Even medieval history professors?”“Especially medieval history professors,” he assured me.“Knights on horseback and all that?”A responding smile tugged at his mouth. “And damsels in distress. "
― Nina Lane , Arouse (Spiral of Bliss, #1)
22 " Instead he just waited. I had the strange thought that he would wait forever. "
23 " As self-possessed as he is, when he’s tired from working too hard, his whole demeanor softens with vulnerability… which makes me want to tuck him right beneath my heart and hold on tight. "
24 " I want to protect Liv from everything, but I can’t protect her from the truth. No matter how ugly it is. "
25 " Instead she stepped toward me. I had the strange thought that she wanted to come even closer. "
26 " I can’t tell her that our recent troubles have tilted my entire world off its axis. I can’t tell her that for the past four months, I’ve been terrified. "
27 " I gave you everything I am. Why couldn’t you do the same for me? "
28 " Liv,” he said, his voice rough with tenderness, “you don’t have to be afraid.” “Why not?” “Because I’ll slay monsters for you. "
29 " The kind of friend who helps you remember which way is up. And who reminds you that sometimes that's the only direction you can go. "
30 " the busy street while I brushed the "
31 " openings "