The Edens - A Legacy Short Story Quotes

“Hey, darlin’.” “Don’t call me darlin’.” She pointed her spoon at my nose. I fought a grin. “You used to like it.” “I also used to like you. Times change.”
― Devney Perry, The Edens - A Legacy Short Story

“There weren’t many women who were so beautiful that they made it hard to breathe. A better man would have bowed out of this trip when he’d learned his ex-girlfriend was coming along. A better man would have let her enjoy the weekend with her friends. Except I wasn’t a better man. And it had been too damn long. “What’s it been? Five years?” I asked. Her nostrils flared. “Six.” “Six. Huh.” I took a sip of my beer. “If you’ve been counting, does that mean you’ve missed me?”
― Devney Perry, The Edens - A Legacy Short Story

“This was a beautiful spot. The meadow was hugged by towering evergreens, their bows dusted in white from last night’s storm. The snow was fluffy, blanketing the ground and sparkling beneath the sun. But the scenery paled in comparison to the man at my side.”
― Devney Perry, The Edens - A Legacy Short Story

“the stars had been out in full force, scattering the midnight sky with sparkles. The moon had cast a silver glow over the mountains and meadows.”
― Devney Perry, The Edens - A Legacy Short Story

“New Year’s Eve Eve.”
― Devney Perry, The Edens - A Legacy Short Story