“ I don’t know that she can ever make you a proper wife, Tavis said in a low voice that sounded precariously close to pleading. Don’t force the issue. I wouldn’t have her hurt or ill-treated for anythin… Maya Banks
“ You’re a wonderful man, Steele. And behind that tough-as-nails exterior lies a heart of gold. Yeah, well, don’t feel the need to tell everybody that, he said gruffly. You’re the only one who needs to… Maya Banks
“ Twas such a useless thing. And so unnecessary. Many had suffered for the actions of a few. Wasn't that always the way of things? The collective suffered for the actions of an inept, ineffectual leader… Maya Banks
“ She laid her head against his collarbone, and he kissed her temple. To her shock, she felt a shudder roll through his body about the same time she registered wetness against her skin. Tears. His tears… Maya Banks
“ Wasn't that the way of the world, though? Only the strong survived, and the weak perished. Maya Banks
“ Promise me, man. If anything ever happens to me, promise me you'll take care ofAngelina. She's something special, Micah. Heart way too big for her own good. I worrybecause she doesn't see everyone for… Maya Banks
“ Trying to drown me woman?"'You can't drown a SEAL,' she said. 'How embarrassing would that be?''God yes. Shoot me, hang me, let me die of infection from a hangnail, but don't let me die in the water.… Maya Banks
“ I resented you for inserting yourself so fully into my life, and then one day I realized I couldn't imagine my life without you... Maya Banks
“ When a woman submits to a man, it's the most precious gift she can give. Herself. Unreservedly. The man has to respect and honor that gift above all else. Even if he respects nothing else in the world… Maya Banks
“ There was a multitude of sexual scenarios, from asimple one-on-one couple fucking like bunnies to anoutright orgy with no less than eight people joined likeLEGOs. Maya Banks
“ He walked hesitantly toward her and then wrapped his arms around her in a gentle hug.“You just looked like you needed one,” he said. Maya Banks
“ I guess what they say is true. Anything the government wants to hide, they stick it in New Mexico Maya Banks
“ One song bled into another and they remained locked together, neither willing to break the intimacy that surrounded them, concealing them in the small space the two occupied. Maya Banks
“ The arrogant man probably thought his path to heaven was already assured, and that he acted in accordance to God’s will just by breathing. Maya Banks
“ They began collecting dishes and clearing the table while Swanny sat and watched them in confusion. “Now wait a minute. I was forbidden to help and was ordered to maintain my station, but you guys are… Maya Banks
“ My attitude is born out of necessity. I've made mistakes. I've made decisions I regretted. I know what it's like to live with regret. I live with it everyday. But if I let it take over, I'd never get… Maya Banks
“ If I interrupted violence, by all means I'll step back. Always nice to see bloodshed first thing in the a.m. Maya Banks
“ Whoa, wait a minute, Coletrane. Are you proposing to me?”“Well I would if you’d let me finish,” he grumbled. Maya Banks
“ Have you ever been torn between two impossibilities and knew in your heart that no matter which way you went or which path you chose that you were doomed to unhappiness? Maya Banks
