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Sir Gerek handed her a gray wool blanket, then lay down next to the fire.
"Don't you have a blanket?"
"I forgot to get one when we were at the castle, but I don't need one. It's warm enough now."
"The nights are still quite cool. Here you take the blanket and I will put on the rest of my clothes. It's the perfect solution."
"No, thank you. I don't need it."
She let out an exasperated sigh...
...Sir Gerek was laying down near the fire, his eyes closed. Rapunzel moved as quietly as she could toward his still form, then carefully laid the the blanket over him.
She lay down with her head near his and closed her eyes.
Her eyes popped open. Something was touching her legs and was gradually being laid over the rest of her body. She suspected it was the gray woolen blanket she had laid on Sir Gerek. When he finished, he walked back over to where he had been sleeping and lay down again.

Gerek awoke with the blanket laying over him. How had she managed to cover him without him waking up? He sat up. She lay asleep on her side, her thick braid touching her cheek. The sun was casting a soft glow over her and making her look even more otherworldly.
He found himself smiling as he draped the blanket over her while she slept.
When she awoke, he already had Donner saddled and breakfast ready.
"When did you do this?" She held out the blanket. With the scolding half frown and lowered her brows, she took his breath away...
...
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Sir Gerek handed her a
In three weeks my betrothed is coming here, to the castle. But Rose, I can't marry her. I tried to believe that I could love her, and I'm sure I could have had I not met you. But knowing you, Rose, loving you as I do, I can't possibly marry someone else. So I came up with a plan.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: In three weeks my betrothed
I suggest you marry Jorgen Hartman. In fact, I strongly suggest it." Odette looked at Jorgen. He looked back at her. By his wide eyes and open mouth, he had not expected the margrave to say that any more than she had. She
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: I suggest you marry Jorgen
He gave her a questioning lift of his eyebrows and held out his right arm. "May I? Wear your colors?
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He gave her a questioning
Gabe prayed for the strength not to strangle his future father-in-law for the fiftieth time.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Gabe prayed for the strength
She thought about all the things she would like to say to him. Thank you for wanting to defend me. Thank you for thinking Rupert is a rogue. Thank you for being a man of integrity. Oh, Lord Hamlin, if you were mine, I'd make you so happy. Rose stifled a laugh at the stupid, outrageous thought.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She thought about all the
A shiver went up her spine. Part of her wanted to lean toward him so she could see deeper into his brown eyes, to put her arms around him and feel his warmth and strength. How
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: A shiver went up her
Then a woman of good character will be very attracted to you, will consider you a wonderful potential husband, even if she does not show it." Avelina had to swallow the lump that rose into her throat. "She will count herself fortunate to have secured your good opinion." He
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Then a woman of good
Trust me, dear girl, you were born for love, for loving and caring and healing." She
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Trust me, dear girl, you
He moved close to her. "Do you think I still have a fever?" He hoped she would press her soft hand to his forehead. "I'm sure your fever must be gone" - she gave him a saucy smirk, seeing right through him - "or Bartel never would have let you come downstairs." "Bartel doesn't know." He smirked right back, leaning dangerously close.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He moved close to her.
She clung to him without even opening her eyes. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tight as he sat back on the floor of the balcony. Her breath was coming hard. She pressed her cheek against his chest. His heart beat in her ear, thumping nearly as fast as her own. "You are safe now. I have you. You are safe." He held her even tighter. Avelina
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She clung to him without
You tried to kill me with your dagger," Valten said calmly. "I can get you disqualified from this tournament." "Are you threatening me?" "Yes.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: You tried to kill me
Valten always did say you were the luckiest boy alive.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Valten always did say you
Wilhelm glanced up just in time to see Rose walk in. His jaw fell. Her hair, her dress, her face ... She made everyone else in the room look pale and lifeless. He'd better close his mouth before someone saw him staring.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Wilhelm glanced up just in
Wait. Please." Odette touched his hand. She wasn't sure what to say to him, but she couldn't bear for him to leave. "Stay with me." He stared down at her hand and bowed his head over it. She couldn't resist lifting her other hand to touch his hair. It was as soft as she thought it would be. When he didn't move, she slowly wrapped a lock of it around her fingertip. There was sadness in the way his shoulders and head were bowed.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Wait. Please.
Gisela. She was beautiful and easy to talk to. And unlike Rainhilda, she didn't prattle on and on about things Valten didn't care or know anything about. She talked about horses-a subject he was quite comfortable with. And he always thought a love of horses was sign of gentleness and good character.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Gisela. She was beautiful and
O Father God, I know nothing is impossible for You. I am not putting my faith in anything but You - not the money in my purse, nor my status as the daughter of a duke, not in Colin's ability to protect me, nor even in myself. My faith is in You. You are mighty to save, and I will not waver in my faith. I know You care for me, and nothing is too hard for You.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: O Father God, I know
His hands wrapped around her upper arms, holding her gently. You are even more beautiful when you dance.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: His hands wrapped around her
Gisela couldn't be thinking as much about kissing him as he thought about kissing her or she wouldn't be able to fall asleep. With her in his arms, he was too restless to think about anything but her.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Gisela couldn't be thinking as
Her jaw was firmly set, but her lips ... her full, perfect lips were slightly parted in an expression that matched the vulnerability in her eyes -frightened yet determined. His heart skippeed a beat, and he swallowed the lump in his throat.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Her jaw was firmly set,
Her arms were pressed against his chest, and he wished she would put her head against him, so much his chest ached.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Her arms were pressed against
So, you see, a man can love you, but only imperfectly. It is God alone who can be God.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: So, you see, a man
Even though his heart would be broken when he finally had to part from her, and he regretted he couldn't marry her, he wasn't sorry he had spent these days with her.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Even though his heart would
Westley leaned down and pressed his lips to hers. "What is this?" Evangeline pulled away. The priest was giving them a horrified look. She hadn't known his eyes could open that wide. "Are you kissing in the Lord God's chapel? There is no kissing in the chapel! Unless it is to seal a marriage vow." Westley stood and kept hold of her hand. He did not apologize. He only nodded at the priest as they left, and he led her down the steps. "I've never been asked to leave the chapel for kissing before," he said. "Are you sure? Because you don't seem very embarrassed about it." "Why should I be embarrassed for kissing the woman I plan to marry?
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Westley leaned down and pressed
His heart swelled at her bravery. This was the lady he wanted by his side - and in his arms - for the rest of his life.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: His heart swelled at her
Who would marry her and take care of her? O God, let it be me. His chest ached with the fervor of his desire - and his impossible request.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Who would marry her and
When he tore his eyes from the piece of parchment, his gaze went straight to Sophie, a strange look on his face. He tossed the letter over his shoulder, strode across the room toward her, his eyes alight with triumph. He grabbed Sophie around the waist, tilted her backward, and kissed her passionately on the lips. Finding herself off balance, Sophie held onto his shoulders. Her heart soared at his sudden display of affection.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: When he tore his eyes
Was he the only person in the world who knew how precious her trust was, who knew how difficult it was for her to give it?
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Was he the only person
But he would never stop searching. And when he found her, he would never let anyone harm her again.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: But he would never stop
He bent lower to whisper in her ear, I love you, queen of beauty and love.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He bent lower to whisper
JORGEN COULD NOT take his eyes off Odette. The mask somehow made her even more mysterious . . . and desirable.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: JORGEN COULD NOT take his
Ranulf's heart did a strange stutter at the way she defended him. He longed to intervene, to stop the questioning.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Ranulf's heart did a strange
Beautiful, clever, hardheaded Rapunzel, who had broken down and cried, whose hair was as beautiful as a sunset.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Beautiful, clever, hardheaded Rapunzel, who
Don't think I couldn't see the love in his eyes when he looked at you. He would have fought to the death for you, that handsome Valten Gerstenberg.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Don't think I couldn't see
His squire's voice broke through the haze of rage that had settled in his head.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: His squire's voice broke through
What would she say to Lord le Wyse? I love you? I've wanted to kiss you for weeks? She almost laughed. Obviously she was hysterical.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: What would she say to
With the mask covering half her face, she could think anything and no one would know. She felt almost as if she were someone else, someone bolder, someone who could be flirtatious and carefree. Tomorrow she could go back to being sensible, to understanding that no matter how strong and noble and kind and good Jorgen was, he was still a forester and not the person her uncle - or she - would ever choose for her to marry. But for tonight, inside this formidable castle and this beautiful, palatial ballroom, she could think outrageous thoughts and imagine the impossible.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: With the mask covering half
Why could he not have chosen some other woman? Why Avelina? But he knew why. It was because she had seemed good and kind and had expressed her thoughts without any false pride or pretense. He had admired her forthrightness and her compassion. And although he had never thought of a wife with strong opinions was a good thing, he actually found he liked her opinions-or at least admired her for having them. He wanted to get to know her, to know everything that was in her heart. He wanted to marry her and, surprising even himself, to love her.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Why could he not have
Because he cared for her. If he were completely honest, he didn't want Rupert to marry her, because he wanted to marry her himself.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Because he cared for her.
He could go home knowing he had done something good, that he had made a difference in the life of the most beautiful, worthy, gentle creature in the world.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He could go home knowing
What kind of madness was this? A Woman saying she would protect him? His pride refused to allow it.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: What kind of madness was
But how could she explain that their crude idea of love didn't seem satisfying, and a good-looking husband wasn't all she wanted in life?
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: But how could she explain
When he pulled away, he looked into her eyes, then kissed her again, as if he needed one more sip. But then he needed another, and another, his hands coming up to cradle her face. Soon she was quite dizzy. She held on tighter, choosing not to tell him she needed to sit down until her knees stopped shaking. He
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: When he pulled away, he
Ach, but she was stubborn. He was only trying to protect her. But once again, in spite of his frustration, he admired her bravery and determination. And he surprised himself by realizing ... he even liked arguing with her.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Ach, but she was stubborn.
She had no right to enjoy his touch. She was a terrible friend in that moment, because she wanted him. Oh, how she wanted him to love her! To always be near to hold her and protect her.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She had no right to
She wished she had not shrunk back when he reached out to her. At this moment his strong arms could be holding, warming, comforting her.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She wished she had not
For a moment in time she had been a lady, someone who was wanted ...
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: For a moment in time
She pulled away from him and he let her go, the ache intensifying in his chest.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She pulled away from him
Or as Gabe had done, to rescue your betrothed from some evil force. That appealed to him. But he'd yet to find a damsel in distress, oppressed by evil and in need of rescue.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Or as Gabe had done,
Those stolen kisses and conversations were sweeter than any he had ever imagined, perhaps because he had waited for them and had never broken his vows.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Those stolen kisses and conversations
Rose clasped her hands and stared into his eyes, loving him, drinking in his love for her, for the last time.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Rose clasped her hands and
Ruexner will pay dearly for this, Valten promised, speaking to no one in particular, but imagining he had the fiend's neck between his hands. If he dared hurt Gisela ...
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Ruexner will pay dearly for
Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self?
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Whoever wants to be my
So she'd never experience love. Most married people didn't, either.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: So she'd never experience love.
But squeezing her eyes tighter, she concentrated not on her fear but on his expression . . . his eyes . . . his lips . . . his dark brows and the way his dark hair hung over his forehead. She remembered his voice, the words he had spoken to her, and her stomach did that strange flip it often did when she thought about the margrave. Magdalen
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: But squeezing her eyes tighter,
She did not want wealth or fame or power, but simply to be loved, to be cherished, to feel safe, cared for, and protected. She wanted someone to be kind to her and love her.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She did not want wealth
Except I was hoping someday to see you standing on a ship's deck in your shirtsleeves with a cutlass between your teeth."

"Maybe it can be arranged
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Except I was hoping someday
The idea that Sir Gerek the Irritable was being kind to her made her stomach do a strange flip.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: The idea that Sir Gerek
He stroked her cheek with two fingertips, his breath catching in his throat at the softness of her skin. He pulled her down into his lap. Instead of resisting, she snuggled against his shoulder.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He stroked her cheek with
Valten took a step toward the tent and stopped. He turned back to Gisela, and the look in his gray-green eyes gentled instantly. His jaw relaxed, and her breath hitched in her throat at the sudden transformation.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Valten took a step toward
Rapunzel's heart soared at the protective look on Sir Gerek's face. He had come for her!
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Rapunzel's heart soared at the
Avelina raised her hand to her face, the one Lord Thornbeck had squeezed a moment ago, and was overcome by his familiar scent - the smell of evergreen trees and mint leaves the servants put in his laundry. Warmth washed over her as she remembered how he had held her tight, much tighter than necessary, sitting on the balcony floor. Surely
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Avelina raised her hand to
Valten's hand tightened around Gisela arm, and he grunted in frustration. He brushed his finger over her cheek and whispered, "We will continue this conversation later." "Yes, my lord." The mischievous twinkle in her eye almost made him kiss her anyway, even though Rainhilda was staring at them from the Great Hall door.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Valten's hand tightened around Gisela
Let Valten go save his own damsel in distress. I'm sure there are other maidens he can fall in love with.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Let Valten go save his
but behind her mask, she smiled flirtatiously at him, letting the warm sensations spread all through her, from her hand to her cheeks. The
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: but behind her mask, she
She was standing very close and looking up at him. Her eyes were big and round, but it was so dark he could barely see anything. So why was he so aware of how near her lips were to his? Why did the thought of kissing her seem burned into his brain like a mandate from both the king of England and the Holy Roman Emperor?
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She was standing very close
The world needs more people like you, Odette." She smiled to lighten the mood."And you, Jorgen Hortman.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: The world needs more people
For a man of action and few words, the ones he did say were quite lovely.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: For a man of action
He slipped his hand under hers and bowed his head over it. His breath touched her skin and sent a tingling sensation up her arm.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He slipped his hand under
Already very near to him, she moved a bit closer. He disengaged his hand and touched her face. Her skin was like silk, and he let his fingers glide along her jawline. Her lips parted, and he noticed the rise and fall of her chest as she breathed more rapidly. His own breath felt shallow and raspy. He leaned down. Before he could let his reason take over, he pressed his lips against hers. A tiny sound escaped her throat, and his mind seemed to leave him entirely. He cupped her cheek in his hand and pulled her mouth full against his. Even
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Already very near to him,
I will never leave you again," he said softly against her ear. "I will follow you around like a lost puppy if you let me. I love you, Sophie. God has given me back my little girl." Sophie
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: I will never leave you
I see there's more cooking out here than the pheasant." Valten leaned over to turn the roasting birds on the spit and mumbled, "Not anymore.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: I see there's more cooking
You won't have to marry him," he continued, as if she hadn't said anything, "because I will rescue you." The determination in his voice sent more warmth through her. "I couldn't bear to see him hit you again. But I would never marry him. I would get away from him somehow." She couldn't help adding mischievously, "Maybe I will rescue you." He made a growling noise in his throat, and she was hard-pressed to keep from laughing.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: You won't have to marry
He was cold and wet, but somehow he barely felt it. He kept remembering Rose snuggled against his chest, the feel of her body in his arms. He closed his eyes as he recalled the way she had looked at him, the way she said I love you.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He was cold and wet,
Some children at one of his tournaments in Burgundy had taken to calling him "Goliath". Not the most endearing biblical character.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Some children at one of
Gabe tried to force himself to listen to and comprehend the priest's words, but it was difficult, as Sophie's beauty kept distracting him.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Gabe tried to force himself
Missing?" His father looked quite dangerous, as dangerous as Valten felt.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Missing?
He leaned toward her. Her eyes wavered closed just as his lips touched her forehead. His lips were warm on her skin. His hand slipped behind her neck, and he turned slightly and kissed her temple. She was afraid to move, afraid to breathe, for fear she would ruin the moment and he would stop. Someone cleared his throat behind them. Gisela froze. A low growling sound came from Valten's throat as he pulled away, but he kept his hand behind her neck. Her face burned as she realized Friar Daniel had seen Valten kissing her.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He leaned toward her. Her
Valten turned to face her and she threw her arms around him again. We have to get out of here, his mind told him, but he decided he had enough time for another kiss. And Gisela obviously agreed.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Valten turned to face her
Mistress Eustacia sent me to have my bandage changed. He looked disgruntled. She adjusted the pot so that it wasn't directly over the fire then wiped her hands on her apron. He sat down impatiently on the bench against the wall. Annabel rummaged through the shelves until she found a container of honey and some bandages, smiling to herself at his reluctant compliance. Then
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Mistress Eustacia sent me to
She wanted to hit him. Perhaps she would.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She wanted to hit him.
When he reached her, he put his hand on her shoulder and searched her face in the dim light. "Valten." She said his name on a happy sigh as she looked into his eyes. He put his arms around her, pulling her against his chest.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: When he reached her, he
She relaxed against him, her head tucked against his neck. He closed his eyes to better memorize the way she felt in his arms, since he must never hold her like this again.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She relaxed against him, her
The sight of her closed eyelids and parted lips was too much for his weak restraint, and he kissed her again. She put her hands on both sides of his face and started to kiss him back.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: The sight of her closed
You make me feel so safe. She brought her knees up and tucked her head beneath his chin, curling up like a kitten on his chest. If he died now, he would die happy. His chest expanded and his whole body felt alive with pleasant sensations. He could be content to stay here, without moving, forever.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: You make me feel so
Valten's blood boiled at the thought of Ruexner holding Gisela, of him taking her by force, dragging her away from underneath Valten's nose, from his own home.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Valten's blood boiled at the
God wants us all to strive to grow more like Jesus, to become holy as he is holy, but God has a specific purpose for each person. How could it not be so? Everyone in a village cannot be a baker, because who would then make the candles or shoe the horses or grow the food? God says we are like a body ... Just as the villagers are part of a village and have different tasks, we all have tasks to do for the Lord God.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: God wants us all to
He rather liked it when she stood up to him.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He rather liked it when
He leaned toward her, his face only a breath away. His intense look captured her fully. His words rumbled from his chest. If you love me, kiss me.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He leaned toward her, his
Anger bubbled up inside him so strong that he clenched his fist and silently promised his brother that he would pay for his boorish behavior.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Anger bubbled up inside him
She kept her eyes on him the whole time as he slowly lowered her with the rope. His heart pounded faster the closer she got to him. When she was still a few feet from the ground, she let go of the rope and reached for his shoulders. He caught her in his arms, and she buried her face in his neck. "I have you," he whispered, letting his lips brush her temple. "I have you." Her feet dangled above the ground, and she laughed. Her whole body shook in his arms.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: She kept her eyes on
But she could make the margrave fall in love with her if she wished. She could. She felt it in the way he looked at her and spoke to her. And what was just as bad was, she could fall in love with him too.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: But she could make the
Before Sophie could say anything, Gabe dipped her backward and kissed her again. And she kissed him back.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Before Sophie could say anything,
I want you to be my family now, for us to be a family together.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: I want you to be
But I do care. The truth is, I love you.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: But I do care. The
I ... I want you to be happy." She gazed back at him. Her brows drew together and she bit her lip. "I want you to be happy too.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: I ... I want you
What had his life meant? All his success, all the tournaments he'd won ... they were like dust and ashes. Meaningless. Without Gisela, his life was meaningless.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: What had his life meant?
beautiful young maiden?
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: beautiful young maiden?
He had always thought her beautiful - for a peasant girl. But with that golden hair falling around her, it made her face and eyes glow like some kind of enchantment. He was thinking like an addle-headed knave.
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: He had always thought her
Julia, come here." Julia arrived home from posting her letter to Sarah to be greeted by her aunt's command. Her heart fluttered. She laid aside her bonnet and entered the sitting room. "Yes, Aunt Wilhern?" Her aunt sat in the corner of the settee, stroking her little gray-and-black dog while it rested in her lap, its eyes half closed. "Julia,
Melanie Dickerson Quotes: Julia, come here.
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