Yet on the other hand..." His words ended in a sigh.

The word ended in a gasp of pain.

Well, they should be-" His words ended in a gasp.

It doesn't look like any-" Her words ended in a little scream as the soft bank beneath her feet gave way.

"Thoughts are private," she repeated, but the last word ended on a moan.

The words ended on a whisper as her courage began to flag.

The final word ended on a sob, and Blaise buried his face in the chair.

"I couldn't figure out the - " Her words ended on a gasp as he kissed her.

"I'm so glad," the last word ended in a squeaky sob.

"Son of a-" The words ended in a hoarse groan as he tightened his grip on her.