“God she hated the dance. A blow to the cheek one minute and discussing a romantic getaway the next. It was the one step forward, two steps back waltz. She wanted to scream. Sitting on the side of the bed, Claire allowed herself tears and swallowed” TruthDisappointmentConsequencesBroken PromisesRomig Book:Consequences Source: Consequences
“...His words were barely audible. That was all right; they weren’t intended for anyone except the woman who wasn’t there. “I’m so sorry... for everything... why? ... why did you leave me?” As the tears coated his cheeks he told himself, Anthony Rawlings doesn’t cry. He doesn’t apologize, and he doesn’t cry...” Truth Book:Truth Source: Truth
“He spoke again as if he hadn’t just shattered his promise and her security. Her house of glass now lay in a pile of shards.” TruthConsequencesBroken PromisesRomig Book:Consequences Source: Consequences
“In their figurative game of chess, Anthony Rawlings had Claire in check. Every move she made, he countered.” TruthManipulationConsequencesChess AnalogysRomig Book:Truth Source: Truth
