I've Given Up On You...love Fades. Mine

Seth Moved Behind Me, His Presence Steady And Reassuring. Waiting To Catch Me, Even Though I Refused To Fall Just Yet.

Where Are The Dogs?" I Asked. "at Training," He Said. "i Have A Friend Who's An Expert Dog Trainer, And He's Giving Them Some Stealth Lessons. He Used To Work For A Local K-9 Unit." I Didn't Think It Was In The Chihuahua Genetic Code To Ever Be Stealthy.

His Warmth Was All Around Me, As Was His Love, And Again, I Felt That Completeness. I Had That Missing Piece Of My Word Back. The Soul That Complemented Mine. My Match. My Equal. Not Only That, I Had My Life Back -my Own Life. I Would Protect Lissa, I Would Serve, But I Was Finally My Own Person.

He Tilted His Head To The Side, Still Watching Me In That Same, Disconcerting Way. “some Things Are True, Drunk Or Sober. You Should Know That. You Deal In Facts All The Time.” “yeah, But This Isn’t—” I Couldn’t Argue With Him Looking At Me Like That. “i Have To Go. Wait… You Didn’t Take The Cross.” I Held It Out To Him. He Shook His Head. “keep It. I Think I’ve Got Something Else To Help Center My Life.

I Don't Suppose That She Gave You The Job Based On Looks Alone?" Adrian Had Been Staring Off But Now Flashed Me A Big Smile. "why, Sage, You Sweet Talker." "that's Not What I Meant! What Happened?" He Shrugged. "i Told The Truth." "adrian!" "i'm Serious. She Asked Me What My Greatest Strength Was. I Said Getting Along With People." "that's Not Bad." I Admitted. "then She Asked What My Greatest Weakness Was. And I Said, 'where Should I Start?'" "adrian!" "stop Saying My Name Like That. I Told Her The Truth. By The Time I Was On The Fourth One, She Told Me I Could Go.