“ We are a motley bunch. But we more than make up for it with tenacity. ~ Ralston to Simon ”
..he wanted her.And at another time, as another man, he would have her. Without hesitation. As lover. . . as more.
~ Sarah Maclean
You realize that is you allow me to court you, all your opposition to marriage is going to have to be reconsidered.She smiled, feigning innocence.What opposition to marriage?Excellent.But I'm thinking we should have a long courtship.Why? He looked surprised.Because i find I've developed a taste for adventure.That sounds dangerous. Not at all in character for a delicate flower.She laughed. We know I've never been good at being a delicate flower. Besides, it shan't be too dangerous.How can you be so sure?She smiled brilliantly at him, taking his breath away.Because, on my next adventure, I'll have you by my side.
Ralston looked down his long, elegant nose at the vile creature at his feet, and said, “You just impugned the honor of my future marchioness. Choose your seconds. I will see you at dawn.”Leaving Oxford sputtering on the ground, Ralston spun on one elegant heel to face Benedick. “When I am done with him, I am coming for your sister. And, if you intend to keep me from her, you had better have an army at your side.
She had wanted more than she could have.She had wanted him, and more... she had wanted him to want her.In the name of something bigger than tradition, bolder than reputation, more important than a silly title.
