By the way, Dallas?What, Peabody?That's a lovely tattoo. New?Eve clamped her teeth together, strode toward the door with as much dignity as she could manage. See? She jabbed a finger into Roarke's chest as they walked down the corridor. I told you I'd be humiliated by that stupid rosebud.You've been drugged, slapped, tied up naked, and nearly killed, but a rose on your butt humiliates you?All that other stuff's the job. The rosebud's personal.Laughing, he swung his arm around her shoulders, hugging her close. Christ, Lieutenant, I love you.
In this excerpt from "Ceremony in Death" by J.D. Robb, there's a light-hearted exchange between the characters Dallas and Roarke. Dallas feels embarrassed about a tattoo of a rose on her body, expressing her discomfort as she confronts Roarke. Despite facing numerous dangerous situations in her career as a lieutenant, she finds the tattoo particularly humiliating and emphasizes its personal significance.
Roarke, however, finds humor in the situation and downplays her embarrassment by recalling her past traumatic experiences, suggesting that the tattoo shouldn’t bother her as much. His affectionate response reveals his deep feelings for her, as he tries to comfort her by merging humor with a display of love. Their interaction highlights both the challenges and the lighter moments in their relationship.
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