Even that exquisite hunger he aroused at her, fiercely sweet as it might be, posed a threat to her sanity.

You said that once before. Actually - a slow smile curved his mouth - that's one of the reasons I came today. I'm ready to give you a lesson in loving me.

Her hopeless love swelled up inside her, crying for an outlet, and all she could do was hold it silently in her heart.

I hate being ignored.

Fact does not cease to exist because they are ignored.

I've been ignored for 20 years but now it's heartening to get some recognition,