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"I a I command and it happens That is what I know And when it comes to you, I do not feel I should have to ask I should, however, pay er affects you," he admitted

"I aain

Vasile pulled her gently to a halt and tugged her aret her to look at him "I am sorry I should be more careful of you"

"I am not breakable, Vasile"

He stepped up to her and took her face gently in his pal careful not to lean to close because he kneould kiss her "You do not have to be breakable to be daed" They stared at one another, lost in the connection that they shared only with each other He could have stood there all day just to get to touch her, to be close to her, and have her undivided attention Hetheain he said, "I a to listen to what he has to say?"

Vasile huffed "No Being calmer does not mean I am more tolerant"

Romanian Proverb7

Va rãsãri soarele si pe ulita noastrã

Every dog has his day

"You have not been yourself since you returned hohel, as they sat in the library of the Western Rohel knew that sooner rather than later she would say so about his withdrawn behavior and the closed off areas in their bond They respected each other enough to allow the other privacy until they were ready to discuss it, so he knew she had no idea as upsetting him

"Stefan and Daciana have passed on" There was no emotion in his voice not because he did not hurt but because he knew she would need hian to fall for the couple, and especially the woman who had been a dear friend, he pulled her into the shelter of his arive her coth and his love

It was a long while until she finally was able to pull herself together from the shock of the news She dried her tears and took several deep breaths Anghel waited for the questions he kneould come but was not sure hoould answer He and Eveline had beentime, and they had never kept secrets He was pretty sure he could not start now