There was that half-smirk again, playing around his lips, as if he was deciding whether the situation was amusing enough to warrant a full smile.
It was ironic how love could awaken them to the wonders of the universe, while at the same time confine their attention to one another.
Don’t worry, Beth; there’s nothing I love more than a challenge.
Fine – I said huffily. – But I hope I’m at least allowed to fly around the corridors during lunch hour. Gabriel threw me a disapproving look. I waited for him to get my joke, but his eyes remained serious. I sighed. Much as I loved him, Gabriel could be totally lacking in any sense of humor.
Be grateful for small mercies.
Just because I’ve walked into this crazy fantasy doesn’t mean I can just abandon my other plans, much as I might want to.
The lake of fire awaits my lady.
I’m a girl; of course I have a built-in miss-o-meter.
The angel came, the angel saw, the angel fell.
One does not need to lock up that which is not dangerous.
There was an extensive collection of cookbooks in the well-stocked library, and he took to pouring over these in the evenings.
A body is merely a vehicle. The deepest emotions are experienced through the soul.
It’s easy to forget people are blood and bone. They’re not indestructible.
I think life’s too complex to be an accident.
Put no obstacle in her path and this will surely die a natural death; obstruct her, and it will give the situation an importance to worth fighting for.
If he didn’t want to be mauled, he shouldn’t have put himself right in my path.
Beth,” he said simply, his flawless face lit up with anticipation. “There is no doubt in my mind that we belong together, but to spend the rest of my life with you would be an honor and commitment that I would cherish.” He paused, his clear, blue eyes luminous. My breath caught in my throat, but Xavier only smiled. “Beth,” he repeated. “Will you marry me?” The look on his face was pure happiness.
Rather it was as subtle as a whisper and moved through our thoughts as gently as a breeze through tall reeds.
Ketika aku di dekatmu, aku memahami hal-hal yang tidak kupahami. Perasaanku kepadamu sepertinya melampaui segalanya. Dunia boleh runtuh, asalkan aku memilikimu.
As the vision faded, the past and the present seemed to merge.