Tag Archives: tears
Tanhea
The great city of Constantinople never slept . . . its traffic of humanity from the great and powerful during the day to the lowest that crept out into the darkness of night made it a living thing. A dirty, … Continue reading
Soul Mates
Stepping back a bit, he tilted her face up to his and looked deeply into her eyes before bending to kiss her softly with trembling lips, his heart jumping in surprise when she gave no resistance to his kiss and … Continue reading
She is Mine!
“She is mine!” Robert exclaimed as he smiled down at his newborn daughter cradled so peacefully in his arms. Tears came to his eyes as he stroked her soft brown hair and his voice trembled as he spoke softly now, … Continue reading
Newborn
Leigha watched Gordon take the stairs two at a time, and wishing she could do the same so as to leave her in-laws alone, she turned and began to walk towards the parlor. Dan Dougal had dispatched all of the … Continue reading
The Pirate’s Heart
“Would you mind travelling with a pirate?” Turk asked, having overheard and feeling a kinship with the man. “I have nowhere I need to go at the present time, so I may as well take you there myself!” “Why, thank … Continue reading
Sacrifice… and a Promise
Leigha walked slowly into Robert’s cabin on the ship, her eyes locked on the sleeping man as she approached the bed and sat down beside him. Picking up the cloth from the basin of cool water, she sponged his feverish … Continue reading
No Time for Tears
“There you are, lass. I’ve been searching all over for you!” Charles said, smiling broadly at her as she turned, startled by his sudden appearance. “I should have known to look here for you!” “Father, I didn’t hear you come … Continue reading
