“He found her unwillingness to quake in the face of his temper oddly intriguing. It was no reason to think he loved the witch, but it was curious. And that made him want to know her better.”

“These were the people he could trust with his life. So which one wanted him dead?”

“Derringer’s face darkened and he pushed a hand through his loose hair in frustration. “Woman, you try my patience.” He turned abruptly on his heel and continued to the back of the house.”

“My Angel, goddess of my heart, you are beautiful.”

“As much as I long to make you my wife in truth, a hurried joining is not how I envisioned our first time together.”

“How could he claim to love her, when he did not love what was essential in her?”

“Mulder stumbled, and Scully grabbed his arm to steady him. He smiled at her wanly. 'Isn't that what I'm supposed to do?''Since when did you ever think I was helpless, Mulder?'Never, he thought; never.”