Элиссон армстронг (Alison A Armstrong)The
Queen's
Code™
By Alison A. Armstrong
PAX Programs Incorporated
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The Queen's Code
Copyright © 2013 Alison A. Armstrong
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Table of Contents
I.
Revelations
II.
The Journey Begins
III.
Hatpins, Stilettos and Swords
IV.
Liberation and Illumination
V.
Pumpkin Hours to Desserts
VI.
The Breaking Point
VII.
Beyond the Damsel in Distress
VIII.
The Soul of a Man
Author's Acknowledgements
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I. Revelations
KIMBERLEE questioned her motives in going to yet another seminar about relationships. It certainly wasn't for the chance to be with Melissa in this particular environment. Ironically, her best friend would complain about her own husband, while searching for a better one for Kimberlee.
It was hope that got her out of her condo, even after a long, stressful day at work. Hope that she'd learn something new; hope that she'd find the key to her dream; hope that somehow the partnership that eluded her would come within reach. Though she felt pessimistic, it was hope that made her try one more time.
It was also hope that had her marry Mathew. The hope that after their wedding, he'd resume being the affectionate and engaging companion he was during their courtship. When Mathew remained as distant as he had become during their engagement, despite the ring on his finger, she blamed it on her flaws. She set out to make Mathew love her more and want her more by perfecting herself. She lost weight, she learned to cook the same meals as his mother, she even climbed mountains in the dead of winter. But nothing worked.
After four years of trying, she concluded she lacked “the Grace Kelly gene.” This was the only way Kimberlee could justify why her husband never pursued her with gifts. Especially the ones she craved most: gifts of words and time and touch.
Again, it was hope that had her leave Mathew. She'd rather risk being alone for the rest of her life to have a chance at the union she believed was possible. Yes, she wanted children and a family. But she needed support and attention, and laughter and passion. She wanted love and affection, and couldn't live without interest and respect.