Dawn

“There are two kinds of folks who sit around thinking about how to kill people: psychopaths and mystery writers.”
― Richard Castle

“Let’s go.” Jamie’s hand was firm on my arm, and I made no protest. Following Jared, guarded by the sailors, we stole away from the quay, surreptitious as though we had started the fire.”
― Diana Gabaldon, Dragonfly in Amber

“being the key word there.” Her grin took the sting out of her words. Juan chuckled, patting her on the head. “You’re getting more and more like your mother every day.” Tilting her head, she batted her eyelashes several times. “You mean intelligent and beautiful?” “Mouthy and obstinate.” He pointed at the carvings on the wall. “Whether you like it or not, this curse could mean trouble.”
― Ann Charles, Look What the Wind Blew In

“7 When they persisted in questioning Him, He stood up and said to them, “The one without sin among you should be the first to throw a stone at her.”  8 Then He stooped down again and continued writing on the ground. 9 When they heard this, they left one by one, starting with the older men. Only He was left, with the woman in the center. 10 When Jesus stood up, He said to her, “•Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you? ” 11 “No one, Lord,” she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.”] ”
― Anonymous, HCSB: Holman Christian Standard Bible