Julian stood, the distance between them evaporating. "Because I thought I was dead inside, Elena. I spent three years convinced that my heart was just a muscle that moved blood." He took her hand, placing it over his chest. Under her palm, the rhythm was frantic, uneven. "But every time you walk into the room, it starts to beat for the first time."
"The subway was stalled, Mr. Thorne. I’ll make up the time," she replied, her voice smooth but firm. Un nuevo corazon - Sylvia Day.epub
"You're late, Miss Vance," Julian said, not looking up from his tablet. Julian stood, the distance between them evaporating
She wasn’t supposed to be there. She was a temporary replacement for his executive assistant, a woman with eyes the color of a stormy sea and a spirit that didn’t flinch when he barked orders. Under her palm, the rhythm was frantic, uneven
Julian Thorne had everything—wealth that could move mountains and a reputation for being as ruthless as the steel skyscrapers he built. But three years ago, a car accident hadn’t just broken his ribs; it had shattered his capacity to feel. He lived in a world of logic and grey shadows, his heart a mechanical pump that did its job but nothing more. Then came Elena.
Elena didn't pull away. She leaned in, her breath warm against his skin. "Maybe you didn't need a miracle, Julian. You just needed a reason to wake up."