“You can only fight what you are for so long. Eventually the hand that nature has dealt you will make you become what you were meant to be. You have no control over it.”

“Playing the martyr doesnt suit you, Leila.Maybe not, but playing the complete and utter bastard clearly suits you.”

“I will not be threatened. Do you understand me? He leaned closer again, his lips less than a couple of inches from hers. Now try saying it without trembling.”

“She exhaled curtly. Im a serryn. Thats all you see. Im just something to be tortured, slain or sold off as a commodity. Thats hardly the most appealing of traits. Tell your eyes that. Because you ...”

“Im not punishing you. No? No. Youd know if I was. Trust me.”

“The rarity of what you hold is more powerful than you can imagine. It is a gift for humanity and the most lethal curse to the vampires.”

“History has been written, but it has not always been right or complete.”

“I want to kiss you again, Tess.Why?He chuckled, low under his breath. Why? Because youre beautiful, and because I want you. And I think you want me too.”

“With every breath I take, I will always love you.”

“Random line from BURNING DARKNESS: Fonda Raine stepped out of the back end of a month in hell a hardened warrior, ready to undertake the most important task of her life: kill Eric Aruda.”

“Let's make this a slow ride, shall we?"The deep purr of her voice brought a sassy grin to his face. The long slant of his eyes grew languid. "You have the reins, cher. You can whip me with them if ...”

“I'm yours, Savoie. I always have been. Take me, claim me. Know again in your heart and mind that we're one in all things.”

“I want to pick up a few other items at the house, Jules said as Katie stepped around the car. I still have my roller skates and yours in my closet.Katie opened the door and paused, staring at Jules...”

“There are details about your life I really do not want to know about. You told me he taught you how to fight with weapons, but I guess I never Put two and two together? Katie grinned. Thats not lik...”

“One day youre a college graduate, in love with Mr. Right and looking for a job. The next day, your Rambo.Your timeline is off. And can we lose the Rambo part?”