Well, put that lovely treasure back in your pants and calm down.
We need to assess the damage to our people. All of the assassins died? Not one escaped?Hans, the American couple, and the man who attacked Raven all died. Eric counted them off. They were the only one...
We can stay here all night. He shrugged broad shoulders and flashed a quick, lopsided grin. I would not mind. Mikhail’s house is comfortable.She scowled at him, tried to look fierce when something in...
We can shape-shift whenever we like.She made a face. You mean all those hideous stories are true? Rats and bats and slimy worm things?Now, why would I want to be a slimy worm thing? He was openly laug...
This was the business you needed to do this evening?You know I hunt those that murdered my sister. He sounded tired and drained.Raven hated arguing with him, but some things had to be said. You told m...
There is purpose in saving your life, but for me, not much else.Mikhail pushed a hand through his thick mane of hair. Our people cannot do without you, Gregori, and quite simply, neither can I.You are...
There had to be a reason for the delay. Suddenly Mikhail inhaled sharply. Byron. It is well known in the village that he is Eleanor’s brother. If Eleanor, her child, and Vlad were targets, it stands t...
Someday my child will grow right here.You’d like that, would you? I might get as big as a house.Mikhail kissed her tummy again and then kissed the path to her breasts. You will have milk for our babie...
So just how good a chess player are you? she challenged impudently.An hour later Mikhail leaned back in his chair to watch her face as she studied the board. She was frowning in concentration, trying...
She propped herself up on one elbow so that her thick mane of silky hair spilled across her body, a thin veil over her breasts.His gut clenched hotly at the sight, his dark eyes going black with a sud...
She moved a slow hand to push her hair aside. The small movement sent her muscles clenching around him. Mikhail. Who was this man who had so easily taken over her life and her body? Raven lifted her h...
She crossed the distance separating them. Raven didn’t say anything. What could she say? She simply laid her head over his heart and slipped her arms around his waist.Mikhail closed his arms around he...
Say yes, Raven. Feel how much I need you.Mikhail dragged her closer so the hard evidence of his desire was clearly imprinted against her flat stomach. Taking her hand in his, he brought it down to cov...
Raven. The voice was warm, sensual, caressing. Calm in the eye of the storm. Black velvet. Beautiful. Soothing. She knew that voice at once.A curious hush fell in the dining room as Mikhail strode in....
Raven woke sobbing, her hands curling around Mikhail’s neck, clutching him to her, hot tears spilling onto his chest. He dragged her closer protectively, holding her as tight as he dared without crush...
Raven surfaced through layer after layer of sleep. She felt a little as though she were wading through quicksand. It was sheer outrage that brought her awake, had her sitting up quickly. She was alon...
Raven pulled out of his mind, her blue eyes steady on his. Mikhail felt the sudden pounding of his heart. There was no condemnation there, only serene calm. So you see the beast you are tied to for al...
Raven hated arguing with him, but some things had to be said. You told me you were just going out, nothing dangerous. It wasn’t necessary to lie to me about what you were doing. I know you’re the big...
Raven felt the soft dirt beneath her, his hard body imprisoning hers. There was a ruthless stamp to his dark features, a merciless slash to his mouth, and burning hunger in the depths of his eyes. Whe...
Raven felt his power right down to her toes. Her body went boneless, liquid, aching. She was so close to him that she felt a part of him, surrounded by him, enveloped by him. I'm not going to sleep wi...