Taming Teddy (Made Marian, #2)

by Lucy Lennox

Instead of saying anything, I leaned up and kissed the tear away with gentle lips. He squeezed his eyes closed at the gesture and a few more leaked out. I drank them up, wishing I could take whatever bad feeling he was having into my body instead of it staying in his. That might have been when I started to realize I was fooling myself if I thought I could keep Jamie Marian at a distance.

messed everything up. - Teddy” And just like that, I realized another man I loved had left me. Except this time it was without a doubt the absolute love of my life. The human being I knew would hold my heart inside of his for as long as I walked the earth.

When you find yourself telling a perfect stranger at the top of a mountain about an incredible person you might consider changing your life for, that’s a pretty big hint.”

“Go to hell, Theodore Kodiak,” Jamie seethed. I wanted to tell him I was already there, but Jamie had hung up.

“Baby girl, don’t let one cheating jackass steal a happy future from you. You are going to find an amazing man who will make you laugh and make you feel like a million bucks. Someone who will cross an ocean just to be with you and who will stand in a crowded room and only see you. You have to put yourself back out there though. They’re not all manwhores terrified of commitment,” I urged.

I’ve learned that being in love with your subject changes your definition of beauty in those fleeting moments. The way the sun lights up their best features, the way their body language changes as they interact with their surroundings. The patience you have for dimples you know are just waiting for the right moment to show themselves. And the instinctive knowledge you have of when to hit the shutter release to catch them being their truest self. “It’s a difficult thing to open yourself up to that kind of vulnerability, to allow someone else to not only see the real you, but to capture it and make it permanent for others to see as well.”

can’t believe that I get to be the one standing here with you right now. In all of my life I never imagined feeling this way about another person, but then I met you. You are without a doubt the love of my life, and I plan on spending all of my days proving it to you. You are kind, smart, loving, and so very beautiful. I love the way you laugh with me, and I appreciate the gentle way you approach the world around you. Thank you for loving me back and for agreeing to marry me. I can’t wait for the adventures we’re going to have together.”

you’re talented, adventurous, and engaged in the world around you in a way that excites and inspires me. You’re kind and loving toward your friends, and more tender and loving with me than anyone has ever been before. I can’t think of anything I want more than to be your partner and explore the world with you. Whether it’s a quiet trek in the snow or a rowdy dance in a bar, being with you is the most fun I’ve ever had. I love you.”