“My fathers corporation, the Nero Organization, supplied assassins for hire. Killing was our business, and business had been good for years.”

“I could shoot you in the foot.""Please do. At least then I wouldn't have to endure this sock humiliation any longer.”

“You should've mentioned you were bringing a beautiful woman. I would've combed my hair.”

“The wolf demands her mate. But the woman loathes the man.”

“He brought up both hands to hold my face. "I would die for you, Isabelle.""No." I shook my head. "Live for me.”

“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.”

“He stood back then stripped off his shirt. She let out a gasp then hesitantly put her hand out before pulling back. He took her hand in his then put her palm over his heart. "It's okay, you can tou...”

“She ran her hand over his head then gripped his hair. "More licking. Less talking.”

“Finally, sweet finally, he was inside her to the hilt. "I need a second," he ground out, his body pulsing. "You're really freaking big, Quinn," she panted. "Move. Please, for the love of the goddes...”

“There are things that defy logic. Things that speak to the instinctual fear cloaked by our conscious minds.”