But it was too late now. A lifetime too late. A million wishes too late. Author: Lisa Kleypas Copy Quote More from Lisa Kleypas “Dear Miss Independent,I've decided that of all the women I've ever known, you a…” “But before he left, Matthew drew his wife aside and whispered, “Why do they hav…” “She felt him tremble with the force of his need. He spoke just beneath her ear,…” “No matter how old you get, you're always capable of surprising yourself.”