“So, so sorry. Really sorry. Master. Sir. Emperor of the world. God of the universe.”

“Hey, I see people manacled to log walls all the time. You bet. Its a popular sport in Bear Flat. Gonna replace fishing soon.”

“If the goddessand that would be me, by the wayis displeased, youll get bats in your hair and mice in your boots.”

“You know I still don’t like your…hobby.”“Didn’t ask your opinion.” Jake rubbed his aching ribs. “If you want mine: anyone using the missionary position twice in a row should serve time.”

“Hey, I see people manacled to log walls all the time. You bet. It’s a popular sport in Bear Flat. Gonna replace fishing soon.”

“If the goddess—and that would be me, by the way—is displeased, you’ll get bats in your hair and mice in your boots.”

“Am I your dom, little rabbit?Yes. Her red-brown brows drew together. Whats wrong?Not a thing. He gave her a faint smile, and his gravelly voice deepened. I thought Id tell you were getting married ...”

“He liked to touch, she realized. In bed, he kept his arms around her or a hand on her like now. The way he played with her breasts, or just touched her, or ran his hands over her body, made her fee...”

“MacKensie, much as men don't like to share this fact, we rarely die from not getting off.”

“Don't get your panties in such a twist... and give me back mine.”

“Listen, I'm bossy. I can't help it. It's who I am and what I do. I'm pushy and I like to take over. But I'm going to work really hard not to do so much and your going to try and accept me the way I...”

“Possess. Have. Hold. Enjoy. Control. Dominate. Pick your verb, Ms. Fairchild. I intend to explore so very many of them.”