Aleatha Romig Quotes & Sayings

Fate of her husband. — Aleatha Romig

With the sleep deprived pounding behind Brent's closed eyes, he made a decision. He wouldn't quit, and he hadn't been fired; however, without a doubt - he wasn't getting paid enough to put up with this shit! He deserved a raise, and if Tony weren't around, then damn, that was something Brent could facilitate on his own! This shit deserved more money! — Aleatha Romig

Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it. - Bill Crosby — Aleatha Romig

You, my dear, are my drug. I'm so damn addicted. I can't quit you. I know, because I've tried, not for me, but for you. I failed miserably. The more I have of you, the more I need. I can never get enough. — Aleatha Romig

How does it make you feel to not get what you expect?"
"It disappoints me. I don't like to be disappointed. — Aleatha Romig

Those who have trusted where they ought not,
will surely mistrust where they ought not.
-Marie von Ebnuer-Eschenbach — Aleatha Romig

Putting her head back on the chair, she contemplated how she should revisit the subject without being disrespectful of his answer or lack thereof. — Aleatha Romig

Claire was the light to his dark and the right to his wrong. With her beside him, he wanted to forget everything he'd learned in prison, to forget why he was bad for her. He wanted his wife. — Aleatha Romig

There is something perverse about more then enough. When we have more, it is never enough. It is always somewhere out there, just out of reach. The more we acquire, the more elusive enough becomes. — Aleatha Romig

The heat of the summer transformed the green grass into long brown straw, only the weeds were green. Claire didn't mind, the weeds had pretty flowers. Unlike Tony's flowers, which had been sentenced to his yard, gardens, or clay pots, these flowers grew free wherever they wanted. Furthermore, weeds were survivors. When all else died, the weeds remained. Yes, Claire liked weeds. — Aleatha Romig

Hope was nothing but a vindictive bastard that took up residence inside and gave a false promise of something outside of your control. — Aleatha Romig

I looked into the pale blueness of his eyes. — Aleatha Romig

In Del Mar I'd given him my heart. I knew that now, because today he'd broken it.
- Charli — Aleatha Romig

You have rules to learn and penalties to experience
- Nox — Aleatha Romig

If things look right on the surface the underside is rarely questioned. However, things may be great in reality, but if one perceives them to be amiss, it is difficult to change that perception. — Aleatha Romig

For the first time in his life he'd dared to believe in happily-ever-after.He learned at a young age it was unattainable. Therefore, he'd never even tried ... until Claire. — Aleatha Romig

It made Claire feel so much better knowing that even though she'd almost died, appearances were maintained. — Aleatha Romig

Suddenly, the ice became liquid and her veins filled with the cold, condensing fluid. Her heartbeat intensified as the poor muscle attempted to pump the viscous solution. — Aleatha Romig

It has been said, people drawn to law enforcement have a sixth sense, an ability to see what others do not. He prayed he was wrong. His sixth sense said there was much more than a broken heart in Claire's past. — Aleatha Romig

I don't want you with anyone else. You're mine and have been for a very long time. — Aleatha Romig

It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway around the world. - Chaos Theory — Aleatha Romig

I am a man of my word. — Aleatha Romig

His words come out like a growl, "You are mine. — Aleatha Romig

She sat back down, arms once again crossed over her breasts. It was the most direct she'd ever spoken to him, and it felt liberating. Unfortunately, the resentment coursing through her veins wouldn't allow her to relish her new found independence.
She expected her words to incite anger; after all, she'd experienced his anger before. Nevertheless, carelessly and unapologetically Claire forged ahead, I would prefer the words, but you are welcome to say, one through four, if that's easier for you. — Aleatha Romig

they are discovered; the point — Aleatha Romig

His words were barely audible. That was all right; they weren't intended for anyone except the woman who wasn't there. "I'm so sorry ... for everything ... why? ... why did you leave me?" As the tears coated his cheeks he told himself, Anthony Rawlings doesn't cry. He doesn't apologize, and he doesn't cry ... — Aleatha Romig

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. - Charles Darwin — Aleatha Romig

Disappointment to a noble soul is what cold water is to burning metal. It strengthens, tempers, intensifies, but never destroys it. — Aleatha Romig

He remembered the day. — Aleatha Romig

As an esteemed businessman, he forgot one very important rule. He forgot to read the fine print. It wasn't an acquisition to own another person as he'd previously assumed. It was an agreement to acquire a soul. — Aleatha Romig

That was years ago. I've learned my lessons well and played my role. No longer willing to be a victim, today I'm insidious. — Aleatha Romig

Questions: How did this happen? How did I get here? — Aleatha Romig

Anger is not the opposite of love, for the opposite of love is indifference. To be angry is to care tremendously. - Doris Moreland Jones — Aleatha Romig

He recognized the difference in her touch.
Looking down into her green eyes, he said, "I need to keep working."
"No, Claire, I need to keep working to be a man you are proud to be married to. — Aleatha Romig

You need to get out in the world. — Aleatha Romig

Yes, Tony, you are mine and nobody else's. — Aleatha Romig

Tony poured wine into each glass and handed one to Claire. "Do you remember when we had wine at the Red Wing?"
Claire closed her eyes, recalling the scene from a lifetime ago, and nodded. "I do."
"I'd been watching you for years. I was so nervous that night. I thought I was planning your acquisition." He looked into his red liquid.
Her stance straightened, "If you're using business metaphors, may I suggest hostile takeover. It's more appropriate. — Aleatha Romig

What we fear is what we do not know. When something is cloaked by the darkness of uncertainty, it's a mystery. Allowing light to penetrate that darkness makes everything clear. — Aleatha Romig

First, you're sorry for invading my privacy for years, years before I even knew you existed. Second, you're sorry for kidnapping me, isolating, controlling me, and manipulating me. Third, you're sorry for lying to me, pretending you cared and oh yearh, marrying me. Fourth, listen carefully Tony, this is the big one ... you're sorry for framing me for attempted murder, resulting in incarceration in a federal penitentiary."
"I am deeply sorry for one and four. I did provide you with an alternative destination for number four. I am not proud of two, but three would never have happened without it. I am not, and never will be sorry for three. And, for the record, I never lied about or pretended to love you. I didn't realize it at first, but I have loved you since before you knew my name. And, you forgot our divorce. I am sincerely sorry for that also. — Aleatha Romig

The worst thing you can do for love is deny it; so when you find that special someone, don't let anyone or anything get in your way. — Aleatha Romig

Maybe it wasn't what you give up - maybe it was what you receive. — Aleatha Romig

I suppose I should start in the beginning - March 2010. No, that wasn't when I was born. It was when I began to live. Most people think I'm crazy - maybe I am. You see I began to live the day my life was taken away. Funny, I don't remember how it happened. I do know now, it never could've been stopped. — Aleatha Romig

Then, if you want, we can bring her back to New York and keep her safe. If she means that much to you, she means that much to me." My head continued to move from side to side. "Who the fuck are you?" Nox leaned close, his cologne clouding my thoughts. "I'm Batman, princess. Next time you want to fly across the country, tell me. I won't delay two hundred people's plans, and we can just fly in the bat plane. — Aleatha Romig

DREAMS, LIKE FAIRYTALES, all come to an end. We wake or turn that final page. There's no escaping it. It may take days, years, or an entire lifetime, but forever doesn't truly exist. — Aleatha Romig

It's documented, when a person is forbidden something, once it's available, they tend to overindulge."
Tony met her gaze, his tone a sultry melody, "Before it is made available, a person may dream of it, long for it, and fantasize about it. Especially if they once had it and know how amazing it is. — Aleatha Romig

Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. — Aleatha Romig

Tomorrow is a mystery. Yesterday is history. Live today, it's a gift, that's why they call it present. — Aleatha Romig

We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.
-Sir Winston Churchill — Aleatha Romig

While I do, I'll be comforted in knowing that no one else has ever loved as completely or has been as loved, as I have been by Anthony Rawlings. — Aleatha Romig

Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't. - Eleanor Roosevelt STEPPING — Aleatha Romig

Theirs was a long, complicated story with a monster and a knight. What made their story unique was that these two players were the same person. — Aleatha Romig

Does one fight when one knows she can't win? Does one protest when she knows it falls on deaf ears? Does one pray for escape, even if death is the most viable alternative? ~ Claire Nichols Rawlings — Aleatha Romig

We all have time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories. Others take us forward, they're called dreams. - Unknown — Aleatha Romig

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. - Maya Angelou — Aleatha Romig

Infiltrating the records of a state penitentiary as well as the state and federal court systems was much more fun than deciphering art. -Phil Roach — Aleatha Romig

Love and hate are very close emotions, both intense and consuming — Aleatha Romig

Would you rather leave and go back to the dark, than be here . . . with me?" I — Aleatha Romig

God she hated the dance. A blow to the cheek one minute and discussing a romantic getaway the next. It was the one step forward, two steps back waltz. She wanted to scream. Sitting on the side of the bed, Claire allowed herself tears and swallowed — Aleatha Romig

The rules have changed. — Aleatha Romig

doesn't she hate me? It wasn't that I wanted Sara to hate me, I didn't, but she should. Backing — Aleatha Romig

Their journey wasn't complete. If their
relationship had been a poker tournament, unquestionably, they'd not been dealt the best cards. When faced with the same odds, as Tony and Claire, many players would have folded and walked away. They hadn't - they'd continued to play. In the process they'd grown and changed. At one time, they were opponents, strategizing against one another, now they were teammates, yet their tournament wasn't over. It was too early to declare the winner. They both knew there were more cards to be revealed. — Aleatha Romig

What is love? Love is when one person knows all of your secrets, deepest, darkest, most dreadful secrets of which no one else in the world knows. And yet in the end, that one person does not think any less of you. — Aleatha Romig

Our first time will be what you want, what you fantasize about. I'm going to take you, right here, right now. — Aleatha Romig

I don't doubt you can handle it; you've
handled so much. You've always been so strong. It's what - "
"I know - it's what infuriated you about me."
He squeezed her hand. "Yes - and it's
what made me fall in love with you. — Aleatha Romig

Tony lifted his glass and proposed a toast, "To you, the only person in this world, who can keep me on my toes."
Claire held her glass. — Aleatha Romig

We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face ... we must do that which we think we cannot. - Eleanor Roosevelt — Aleatha Romig

Lifting his head to gently kiss her lips, he whispered, "I trust you." Then he covered his own eyes with her satin mask. — Aleatha Romig

Actions have consequences, I have told you that. Why is that difficult for you to understand? — Aleatha Romig

Mr Anthony Rawlings had a lesson to learn and Claire claimed the role as teacher. — Aleatha Romig

I have made some bad decisions ... and done some things I regret in my life ... but without a doubt ... what I regret the most ... is divorcing you. If you tell me there is hope, that one day you'll be Mrs. Rawlings again, I will wait. — Aleatha Romig

Each thought was epic yet minuscule. — Aleatha Romig

Remembering her words, Tony, you are mine and nobody else's, he acquiesced; he'd met his match. — Aleatha Romig

Mr. Rawlings is a man of his word. The problem was, he made two different promises and he felt honored to keep them both. He hoped that by fulfilling one, in a different than expected way, he may have the chance to rectify the other. — Aleatha Romig

Though she knew his sins and shortcomings, she never judged. She forgave. She forgave unforgivable acts. She forgave a man who had never before been forgiven. It was more than that: she'd given him a child and a life. — Aleatha Romig

A wish, a dream, a miracle - Whatever it is, it's real. — Aleatha Romig

Tonight I would like to present you with two options: — Aleatha Romig

VOID is filled with intrigue, suspense, and smoldering desire. This story will keep you turning the page until the very end. — Aleatha Romig

Unfortunately, the story wasn't a novel, and it wasn't fiction. — Aleatha Romig

You're right. Your decietfulness far exceeds my modest attempts at dishonesty. I bow-down to your superior duplicity. — Aleatha Romig

She weighed her possibilities. — Aleatha Romig

I promise you, when I'm done, your ass will be sore, but others will be dead." "You're not being literal, are you?" "Yes, your ass will be sore." I — Aleatha Romig

Anyone can give up. It's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength. - Unknown — Aleatha Romig

I think we're all crazy. That doesn't mean that I'm leaving here today without you. My love, you're coming home. — Aleatha Romig

Our first time," he said, "because there will be more than one time, won't be what you deserve. — Aleatha Romig

I looked to the clock, the one with the hands I could feel. — Aleatha Romig

A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you for who you are today. — Aleatha Romig

Claire knew she was in control of her actions, she could choose to fight or complain. Her plan was for self-preservation until she was free. This had been a good old-fashioned thunderstorm, loud and boisterous but no real damage. — Aleatha Romig

The ocean breeze returned, stinging his eyes, causing moisture to pool. He blinked it away before Claire could see, because ... Anthony Rawlings didn't apologize and he didn't cry ... that's the truth. — Aleatha Romig

This was wrong. Tony didn't want to have feelings. The sex was great. It was okay to want her, dominate her, and control her. It was not okay to want to be with her, please her, and love her. Yet every one of his senses desired Claire. — Aleatha Romig

You're right. I don't know your real name. But I don't know mine either and it's never stopped me from knowing who I am or taking what I want. — Aleatha Romig

It is not the circumstances that make a person a success. It is how that person responds to those circumstances — Aleatha Romig

Caused discomfort: more evidence that last night was real. — Aleatha Romig

My life hasn't been perfect, yet I've never wasted my time envying anyone else. If something wasn't the best it could be - I made it better. — Aleatha Romig

God help me, I do care about you. Gently hugging her against his chest, he tenderly moved her hair away from her angelic face. Seeing her sleep, peaceful and trusting, his thoughts of waking
her for his desires were quickly replaced. — Aleatha Romig

I'm not throwing you away! I'm setting you free. — Aleatha Romig

Too many accidents with all the traffic ... — Aleatha Romig

You don't marry someone you can live with, you marry the person who you cannot live without. — Aleatha Romig

A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. — Aleatha Romig

No matter how much he loved her ... his need to fulfill his promise to Nathaniel would always prevail. — Aleatha Romig

Then, the clock caught her eye, 12:11 PM. — Aleatha Romig