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“I have told you, George Darling, over and over. I am not going to die until I have gone on one knee before you and asked you to marry me."

"You could ask now," Darling murmured, as footsteps drew nearer.

"It was the kneeling I was looking forward to. But very well." Aumont leaned over so that Darling had an all too intimate view of his bloodstained coat, and whispered in his ear: "George Darling. Would you do me the honour of marrying me?"

"Of course," Darling whispered back, hoping his answer was not lost beneath the book of Lord Hartwell's voice.”
― J.A. Rock, An Affair for Aumont

“Aumont shrugged. "I am a better shot than any man you have ever met."

"And so humble too."

"True. Humility is another one of my many qualities. I am extremely proud of how humble I am, which, as you can imagine, is quite a philosophical quandary."

Darling laughed softly despite himself.”
― J.A. Rock, An Affair for Aumont

“Nate wouldn't say he panicked. Nate would not say he shat his metaphorical pants. Nate would not say those things, but they were still true.”
― Catherine Cloud, Love & Other Inconveniences

“I would point out that the Season commenced mere weeks ago, and that is two bed partners I've had, which does not feel insignificant. How many have you -No, don't answer that."

"Twelve."

"Thank you, for that information I specifically requested you not divulge."

It was a lie. He'd has no time for -and no inclination toward- swiving of late. "Which is not so well as I had done by this time last Season. I blame getting shot.”
― J.A. Rock, A Sanctuary for Soulden