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“Who’s stuck with whom could be our first real argument, or, you could just kiss me and be done with it.”
“Mm. The best way to ever end an argument.”

captivated at how impassioned Victoria became when she talked about her plans for the future. Her face lit up, glowing with an inner fire that Ransom recognized. Victoria had found something in her life worth fighting for, and it filled her with purpose. That was a rare thing, and Ransom wasn’t about to do anything to snuff out that fragile flame.

On one side of the coin, I’m their latest and greatest war hero, someone they’re supposed to feel pride over. But when you get right down to it, I’m still Sheriff Greathouse’s lesbian daughter, the one they talk about on Sunday when Pastor Jones really gets rocking at the pulpit about sin.”

It didn’t take me long to figure out that life was way dirtier and not quite as clear cut as I had believed.”

We all have our demons to deal with. I’m actually sort of glad you have a few of your own.

I want us to explore what we have now, until there’s nothing else left to explore, then I want us to sit back and grow old together so we can enjoy what we discovered. Is that clear enough for you?”

Victoria scared the crap out of her because she reminded her how it felt to be alive, in all its terrifying, soul risking glory.

“You have got to be the most complex, irritating, fascinating, and exciting woman I have ever met, and you should never apologize for being who you are. But, and I will only say this one time. I am not your damsel in distress, and you are not going to play the self-effacing hero. Your life is worth just as much as anyone else’s, including mine, and don’t you forget it.”

True camouflage was so much more than an outfit…it was an attitude, the way you walked, talked and held yourself.

In the drizzling rain, cold, wet and shivering, it was the most imperfect setting for a perfect kiss, but she didn’t care.