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> [“Me getting in your bed was the first step, T. My presence in your bed was my way of telling you I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/me-getting-in-your-bed-was-the-first-step-t-my-presence-in-your-bed/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

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> [“I’ll be here when you get back,” Kane promised. He wasn’t going anywhere. “Call me if you feel like talking. Text me…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/i-ll-be-here-when-you-get-back-kane-promised-he-wasn-t-going-anywhere/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

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> [“You are everywhere. In my head, in my dreams. You are who I want. You make me feel and I—sometimes I like…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/you-are-everywhere-in-my-head-in-my-dreams-you-are-who-i-want-you/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

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> [“I love you.” The words were a curse, harsh and punishing. “I can’t change it and I don’t want to. You’re it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/i-love-you-the-words-were-a-curse-harsh-and-punishing-i-can-t-change/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

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> [“In a business like his, there was no room for heart, no room for weakness, no room for questions. Only the day-to-day…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/in-a-business-like-his-there-was-no-room-for-heart-no-room-for/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

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## More by Avril Ashton

> [“That shit was fucking foreplay to me. You know that.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/that-shit-was-fucking-foreplay-to-me-you-know-that/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“How long?” Jayce’s scalding breath singed the side of Wes’ neck as he spoke against his skin. “Does Scotto know about you and me?…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/how-long-jayce-s-scalding-breath-singed-the-side-of-wes-neck-as-he/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“We connected through blood and violence,” Daniel said thoughtfully. “We’re bloody, violent men.” A slow smile broke across Daniel’s face. Goddamn. He would never…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/we-connected-through-blood-and-violence-daniel-said-thoughtfully-we/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“Me getting in your bed was the first step, T. My presence in your bed was my way of telling you I was all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/me-getting-in-your-bed-was-the-first-step-t-my-presence-in-your-bed/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“I’ll be here when you get back,” Kane promised. He wasn’t going anywhere. “Call me if you feel like talking. Text me if you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/i-ll-be-here-when-you-get-back-kane-promised-he-wasn-t-going-anywhere/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“Who am I really?” Syren smiled. “I’m the kind of bullet you want in your gun.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/who-am-i-really-syren-smiled-i-m-the-kind-of-bullet-you-want-in-your/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“Rough fingers palmed his throat. "Can you forget that, amante?" Soft kisses brushed his forehead, nose and eyes. "I can't. I dare you to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/rough-fingers-palmed-his-throat-can-you-forget-that-amante-soft/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“He’d fallen in love with Quinn slowly, quietly. With Dima, it was like a baseball bat upside the head, these feelings. They completely swamped…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/he-d-fallen-in-love-with-quinn-slowly-quietly-with-dima-it-was-like-a/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“For once, fucking expect me to take care of your heart.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/for-once-fucking-expect-me-to-take-care-of-your-heart/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“We’re just here for the Greek.” Stavros cocked his head. “Wait, you’re here to kidnap me from my kidnapper?” Seriously?”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/we-re-just-here-for-the-greek-stavros-cocked-his-head-wait-you-re/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“Feelings aren’t something you run from,” Christophe answered softly. “You bring them with you wherever you go.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/feelings-aren-t-something-you-run-from-christophe-answered-softly-you/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“I’m in love with your sex.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/i-m-in-love-with-your-sex/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“You are everywhere. In my head, in my dreams. You are who I want. You make me feel and I—sometimes I like it, sometimes…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/you-are-everywhere-in-my-head-in-my-dreams-you-are-who-i-want-you/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“We deserve each other.” “Got that shit right in one.” Daniel squinted at him. “Must you always swear?” The happiness in Stavros’ chest bubbled…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/we-deserve-each-other-got-that-shit-right-in-one-daniel-squinted-at/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

> [“You deserve—” “You. That is what I deserve, diablo.” Stavros’ lashes lifted. “Then take what you deserve.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avril-ashton/you-deserve-you-that-is-what-i-deserve-diablo-stavros-lashes-lifted/)

[Avril Ashton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avril-ashton/)

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