Never frightening her with anything but her own feelings for him.

“No.” She smiled. “I am exactly where I need to be.I have no desire to enter neg…”

“He slowly smiled. 'Good. We'll start with the basics.'Her mind went blank. 'Bas…”

“Her pride had once been a mile wide. So fierce and strong that she'd thought sh…”

“Marietta is good for you, Gabriel. I quite like her. Don't be a fool and let he…”