“Bryce carried her to the bed and lowered her onto it. He crawled to her with a predatory look, leaving her no doubt she was the prey. "I promise to make you feel good.”

“Lose the dress first next time. So you don't deprive me of the chance to see you naked, again.”

“The more time I spend with you lot, the more I wonder if you forget to shift your brains from stone," she added with a grin. Gavin laughed. "Not our brains. Our cocks maybe.”

“Cupping her chin, he said, "Sexiest female I've ever seen." One side of her mouth turned up with a smile while her eyes twinkled. "Even gray and leathery?" "Ever so bonny.”

“No longer was she living moment to moment in a hyper-vigilant state, she was reminded of more primal needs. She was a female in the arms of a very potent male.”

“Nobody's having any babies, yet," Mason said, spreading both arms wide. Still pale after the onslaught of questions, he managed to smirk at his brothers and add, "Although I'm enjoying the practice...”

“Id be careful about watching me too closely.Why? She smiled to match the sassy tone in her voice.The smirk that had lingered on his face dropped away, replaced by a serious expression. You might no...”

“Thats what you asked him?Yeah, why? Gina scrunched her face with confusion.I thought you were going to say something juicy.Like what?I dont know, like if he would be your sex slave or something lik...”

“Theyd stolen his life.And rebirthed him as a monster.”

“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.”