“ You wear your armor even to dinner, Lady Wilhelmina?Of course I wear armor. I am sitting with a pirate, a mercenary, an adventurer, and a bounder. If a shot is not fired tonight, I daresay that your r… Meljean Brook
“ Mina’s mouth dropped open, and he bent his head as if to kiss her. She jammed her gun barrel under his chin. He grinned. Meljean Brook
“ He couldn’t prevent her from feeling any pain, but he could stand beside her through it. Meljean Brook
“ She trailed after him, admiring the line of his back. He began climbing the stairs, and she sighed with pleasure. Every bit of him was gorgeous. Do you mind if I objectify you?Please do, he said over… Meljean Brook
“ She studied his clothes, his top hat. And you’ve just come from Parliament? How are you finding that?It’s much like piracy. You tell your enemies that if they don’t fall in line, you’ll leave them to… Meljean Brook
“ Aghast, Yasmeen gaped at her before looking to the duke. It's worse than I thought. Not just the Horde, not just the police- you're keeping company with someone who has principles. Meljean Brook
“ His mother had taught him exactly that: To do what must be done. But she had taught him to do it while having a heart. Not heartlessly. Meljean Brook
“ Hot, hard and so thick that her fingertips didn't meet when she closed her hand around him. Meljean Brook
“ I never have a blade—but the only weapon I bring to a conversation is a knife. A gun means the talking is over. Meljean Brook
“ A blacksmith can go anywhere. A detective inspector only goes where the dead bodies are. But there aren’t any dead people here today. Mina glanced over her shoulder at the chest Newberry carried. That… Meljean Brook
“ I’ve only imagined seeing you again. That you’d come to my home. That I’d run into you on the street. That I’d look up, and you’d be there, and you’d be . . . and I’d tell you that I love you. Meljean Brook
“ He focused on the inspector, instead, though she didn't want him watching her. But Rhys liked the way she looked, particularly when her expression suggested that she'd prefer to have a gun aimed at hi… Meljean Brook
“ Though emotion roughened his voice, he spoke quietly. This was only for her. I am your sword and your shield. I am your wolf and your steed. Mountains will tremble at my approach, for they know I will… Meljean Brook
“ He cupped her face in his hands, made her meet his gaze. Solemnly, he said, I heard you say that when two people love each other, they fight through everything together. Every doubt, every challenge,… Meljean Brook
“ From the very first, I knew you’d be dangerous to me. I should have run. I’d have caught you. Meljean Brook
“ They were fed flaky pastries filled with beef and spices, a peppery stew over couscous, breads stuffed with honey and almonds. Meljean Brook
