I feel maybe like you did, he whispered to her, too low to wake her. When ye came through the stones. Like the world is still there-but it's no the world ye had. He'd swear she hadn't wakened, but a hand came out from the sheets, groping, and he took it. She sighed, long and sleep-laden, and pulled him down beside her. Took him in her arms and cradled him, warm on her soft breasts. You're the world I have, she murmured, and then her breathing changed, and she took him down with her into safety.
In this excerpt from "An Echo in the Bone" by Diana Gabaldon, a character expresses a deep connection and sense of longing. He whispers to a woman, reflecting on how their world has changed since passing through the stones, suggesting a sense of loss and disconnection from what once was. His quiet words reveal an internal struggle to convey his feelings without disturbing her. As the woman stirs, she reaches out for him, drawing him close and offering comfort. Her response underscores the intimacy of their relationship, emphasizing that despite the disruptions around them, they find solace in each other. She assures him that he is her world, and together, they seek refuge in their shared warmth and love, highlighting the theme of finding safety amidst chaos.
In this excerpt from "An Echo in the Bone" by Diana Gabaldon, a character expresses a deep connection and sense of longing. He whispers to a woman, reflecting on how their world has changed since passing through the stones, suggesting a sense of loss and disconnection from what once was. His quiet words reveal an internal struggle to convey his feelings without disturbing her.
As the woman stirs, she reaches out for him, drawing him close and offering comfort. Her response underscores the intimacy of their relationship, emphasizing that despite the disruptions around them, they find solace in each other. She assures him that he is her world, and together, they seek refuge in their shared warmth and love, highlighting the theme of finding safety amidst chaos.
