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21 " Life was often so cruel, so ugly. And then, in the midst of all the madness, a precious gift would be placed in your lap. Because life could also be so sweet. "
― Wendy Higgins , Sweet Reckoning (Sweet, #3)
22 " Behave, Kai.” My voice sounded more sultry than I intended. “I didn’t say a word.” He wet his lips, and I thought of that mouth on my body several days ago. We’d only been apart one day, and already it felt way longer. “Okay, stop,” I said. He grinned. “Stop what?” As if he didn’t know. Kaidan Rowe was anything but innocent, and well aware of his charm. "
23 " To love or have loved, that is enough... There is no other pearl to be found in the dark folds of life. "
24 " We all stood in the kitchen talking over one another. Marna and I noticed at the same time when Zania made her way back to Kopano’s side and slipped her arm snuggly under his. And then they shared a look so tender that Marna turned and gave me a hand-over-her-heart “Aww!” face. She then wrapped her arms around Jay, and they stood there holding each other with their eyes closed. So much emotion filled the room, but one stood out above the rest. . . .Love was in the air.Among other things. Like lust. And the smell of turkey. A weird combo. "
25 " Hey, Kai,” Jay called from across from us.“Yeah, mate?”“What’s the difference between a drummer and a large pizza?”Kai held back a smile. “I’ve no clue.”“A large pizza can feed a family of four!”Everyone cracked up.Blake said, “Thank God for Daddy’s money, huh?”“Bloody right. "
26 " They were speechless for a long while.“It’s starting,” Marna finally said.“Yep,” I whispered.“Bring it, arseholes,” Ginger said.In a rare moment of camaraderie I stuck out my fist and Ginger bumped it, causing Marna to say, “Aww!” Ginger rolled her eyes. "
27 " To love or have loved, that is enough. . . . There is no other pearl to be found in the dark folds of life. —Victor Hugo, Les Misérables "