You and your ‘potential’,” I lazily rolled my eyes. “According to you, everyone has it…and no one is living up to it.
M.A. GeorgeStichwörter: paranormal-romance potential living-up-to-potential
With an ashamed sigh, I confessed, “You have seen nothing but the worst of me since then, Aeron. I’ve been a bitter, defiant, irrational shrew…and now I’m selfishly dragging you into a hopeless situation against your better judgment. What would possibly entice you to make good on a marriage proposal under such circumstances?”
“You would…” his voice was gentle, as his troubled eyes searched mine. “If what I’ve seen is the worst of you…then it will be a miracle if I ever find a way to deserve you.
Stichwörter: paranormal-romance marriage-proposal deserve-you
My only regret,” he gently tugged me back toward him, “would be leaving this world before naming you as my wife. If I die tomorrow, at least I’ll have that to my credit.” Wrapping his arms around my waist, he vowed, “You don’t have to be queen…but you will not fall into obscurity on a foreign world. You will bear the Omuran name, and I have to believe that will protect you.” He brought his forehead to rest against mine, adding sorrowfully, “I have to believe that our family line wasn’t meant to end with this.
M.A. GeorgeStichwörter: romantic paranormal-romance king-and-queen
A teasing smirk flitted across his face, as he completed his thought, “I’ll try not to take it too hard if I fail miserably, because you can be the world’s greatest skeptic…”
“Nah…” I coughed out a little chuckle, “not when you’re involved. I’m your number one fan…You couldn’t shake me if you tried.” I gave him a playful wink, adding musingly, “Though I might stop short of hanging out in the bushes with binoculars…”
“Well, then,” he grinned, “clearly you’re not my number one fan.
Stichwörter: paranormal-romance number-one-fan
We broke into laughter—the kind that’s your only recourse when you feel like curling up in a fetal position and whimpering like a little girl.
M.A. GeorgeStichwörter: laughter paranormal-romance little-girl whimper fetal-position
The cleanest civilization I’ve ever seen…and the number one thing you pack for a wedding is a jar of dirt?
M.A. GeorgeStichwörter: paranormal-romance sarcastic-humor jar-of-dirt wedding-traditions
And you’re okay with this?...” I studied his calm expression, my own features anything but calm.
“Noooo…” Aeron drew the word out lazily with a slow, deliberate shake of his head. His face remained strangely composed.
“Then can I please have some of whatever sedative you took…because this,” I waved my hand, motioning from his head to his feet, “is way too cool under pressure.
Stichwörter: paranormal-romance cool-under-pressure
Suddenly, I saw ocean again—then another horizon line—but this time the deep blue sky was on the wrong side of the line…the Holy crap, we’re upside down side.
M.A. GeorgeStichwörter: humor flight paranormal-romance upside-down
I tried not to think of all the horror movies featuring this exact scenario, soon to be followed by an abundance of gratuitous blood and gore.
M.A. GeorgeStichwörter: paranormal-romance horror-movies gratuitous-violence
I paused for a moment, debating whether to turn and look what was happening. My senses told me Obo’s presence was still at my side, and turning my face into the barrel of a gun seemed like an ill-advised way to cap off this day of monumentally stupid decisions.
M.A. GeorgeStichwörter: humor paranormal-romance stupid-decisions sarcastic-humor
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