Forget it. She shifted away, drained her cup, set it aside.I won't forget it; neither will you. He took her hand, lifted it to his lips. Nothing could have pleased him more than the quick suspicion on her face. You won't forget me, Eve. You'll think of me, perhaps not fondly, but you'll think of me.I'm in the middle of a murder investigation. You're part of it. Sure, I'll think of you.
In this excerpt from "Naked in Death" by J.D. Robb, a conversation unfolds between two characters where one expresses a desire to forget the other. Despite her attempt to move on, he insists that she won’t be able to forget him, asserting his impact on her life. His declaration hints at a deeper connection tied to their current situation, which involves a murder investigation.
As he lifts her hand to kiss it, he revels in the mixed emotions reflected on her face, showcasing a power dynamic in their relationship. His confidence is palpable, and he reminds her of the circumstances that bind them, emphasizing the inevitable thoughts she will have about him, intertwined with the gravity of the investigation they are involved in.
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