Book: Promises in Death
Quotes of Book: Promises in Death
When he came to fear and detest you, it was worse. He ordered three hits on you that I know of." Roarke continued to stroll. "There were five, actually." "Why didn't you ever retaliate?" "I don't need the blood of my competitors. Or even my enemies. He was, for some years, nothing to me. But he should never have touched my wife. I'd have done him for that, if you're interested. For putting a mark on her." "You didn't, and he lives." "Because doing so would've put another mark on her, as that's who she is." "You let him live to protect your wife?" Roarke paused, looked Alex in the face. "If you think the lieutenant needs protection, mine or anyone's, you've severely misjudged her. I let him live out of respect to her. And I became convinced living, as he is condemned to live now, was worse than death. book-quoteTrina and her consultants will be here by four to start setting up.""Joy and-what? Who? Trina? Why? What have you done?""You said no silly games, and no strippers," Peabody reminded her. "We're doing the full-out girl party. Champagne, decadent food, body, hair, face treatments. Chick-vids, presents, gooey desserts. Big girl slumber party, followed by champagne brunch tomorrow.""You mean . . ." The shock was sharp and cruel, a stunner blast against the heart. "Overnight? All night into tomorrow?""Yeah." Peabody grinned around her carrot. "Didn't I mention that?""I have to kill you now.""Uh-uh. No games, no strippers. Those were your only rules.""I'll find a way to hurt you for this. book-quoteroarkepeabodyDid Morris put anybody on Coltraine, specifically?" "Clipper." "Die-For-Ty? Talk about the sex. How come so many death doctors are wholly iced?" "A mystery I've pondered throughout my career." "No, seriously. Clipper's like ummm. He's gay and has a partner, but a yummy treat for the eyes. His partner's an artist. He paints people, literally I mean. Body painting. They've been together about six years." "How do you know all this stuff?" "Unlike you, I enjoy hearing about people's personal lives, especially when it involves sex." "At least since Clipper's not into women, you won't be troubled by sexual fantasies." Peabody pursed her lips in thought. "I can work with it. Two naked guys, body paints, me. Oh yeah, endless possibilities. book-quote
