Ghosts of the Carolina Coasts Quotes

“The two continued spending time together, as Elliot had also asked. But without Elliot’s presence, the pair was unable to deny the strong feelings they’d had since their first meeting. Finally, Robert could stand it no more.
“I think I should leave town. Someone else can serve as Elliot’s best man. I don’t think I’m suited to the honor, anyway,” Robert quietly stated.
“That’s probably best,” Anna murmured. The two continued staring at each other, consumed with the presence of the other. “But, I don’t think I could bear that,” she added.
With that simple statement, she had let her feelings be known, and that resulted in a release of emotions Robert could not fight.

Deadly Duel”
― Terrance Zepke, Ghosts of the Carolina Coasts