julie54

Hi Gabri Why would Eva want to sink to her level. Our girl has class! Go Eva! Ouch! One in the eye for Corinne! Eva is a sassy lady. Yay!

Absolutely spot on.

He knew he would see the hurt, confusion and turmoil he was causing her. He felt bad enough doing this to her,making her suffer. Acting cold and distant was his only option, from his POV. :(

I agree. Oh next week, will be so much fun. Were we right, how way off base we were. All I ask, is it doesn't end on a massive cliffhanger. I would like to enjoy the summer and not wish it away because we want the next book out like now.

We don't know what time Nathan was killed. We're just guessing from what Graves says. We all assume it was Thursday evening, during party hours, give or take an hour. See Gideons little ducks were in a row, he knocked them out of place, with his jealousy.

When he had a stressful evening/day with Eva, that's when his parasomnia seemed to rear it's ugly head. Stress seems to be a trigger for Gideon. First time was after the gym and f*ckpad fiasco Second he had been talking about where he used to have consensual sex and college Third time was Monica spotting Nathan outside Crossfire and Eva wanting to talk about his past Liking that last bit.

Eva's boss and the rest of the team, were basically Gideons alibi's. They would back him up if he police questioned them about Eva's and Gideons relationship or lack of it now. But at least it was in a private place. Poor woman.

Yes he went about it all wrong. But hey, if he did it properly, we wouldn't have a story. At the end of the day, all he cared about was Eva's safety. Her never having to fear Nathan's return, to terrorise her ever again. She is his safe haven. Her safety is paramount.

Yep, just another girl to bed and discard. Oh. Gideon. It was her boss's (Mark)nightmare that she would leave, because Gideon would use her like the rest of the women he f*cked. But our girl overcame that hurdle. Thank goodness.

Would he have to take them everyday, or just when he sleeps with Eva for her safety?

I thought you was having a moment there. Lol Yes I agree with you. He needs a swift kick in the wedding tackle. Then he will know what pain Eva was going through.

I've just had a mental vision of Gideon lassoed and branded, being dragged by horse to the altar, by Corinne. OMG!

Are we shouting from Italy ? Lol heeheehee

Hi Gabri That is very true.

Sorry ladies. Forgot my all time favourite. Why even call it a f*ck? Why not be clear and call it a seminal emission in a pre-approved orifice. One of the best one liners ever. :)

Most likely. Unless Tatiana comes around wearing her nurses outfit!

Good point. It could get too much for Gideon. Sylvia said there would be ramifications to his actions, internally as well as externally. No We have seen a tender, sensitive side to Gideon, where Eva's concerned. I think he's a scared little boy really, beneath that tough exterior.

Basically he is emotionally retarded. He abused Eva emotionally, Corinne to some extent, the brunettes he f*cked, he was as Deanna called him the Iceman. Whatever happened to him as a child, has up to now scarred him. Hopefully Eva chipping away at him, will make him a better person.

This time in a week. All will be revealed. Will be asleep after my all nighter with a kindle!

Today I have 3 paragraphs from this desperately sad chapter. "I want to crawl on my knees for you and beg for scraps. A touch. A kiss. One tender word. You've made me that weak. I hate myself like this. I hate that I need you this much. I hate that I'm so obsessed with you. I hate that I love you" Tears slid in rivulets down my temples, the protective numbness I'd felt earlier falling away, leaving me exposed. I'd been withering without him, the world around me losing its vibrancy, my body hurting from its separation from his. Having him with me....touching me...was like rain in a drought. My soul unfurled for him, opening wide to soak him in. I loved him so much. He shuddered violently, dripping sweat onto my skin, flooding me. "For you Eva ," he gasped. "Every drop."

I had to take some pain relief pills for a heart op. I could only take them for 3 days as they are highly addictive. From his beating to EWY I think it's about 5-6 weeks. It's possible I reckon. But as you say 4th June will reveal all. :)

Agree. I was thinking, if Eva starts staying out suddenly over night regularly, wouldn't Cary who is laid up question that? What will Eva tell him to explain away her absence. Bearing in mind they tell each other everything.

Agreed. We are talking about 5-6 weeks including 2 weeks of EWY. Very possible timescale. Poor Cary. Eva will feel guilty because her abuse led to Cary being beaten, indirectly. She already mentions it, when Graves has her chat.

Like alcoholics, drug addicts are never cured, the pull is always there.

Perhaps the early ones are how he starts off the addiction, and chapter 21 is how it all comes to a head, and him going into rehab?