“Besides, you don't look a thing like him. I mean… hello? You're this beefy Irish white boy. He's like… bus exhaust or… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
You know you were with the lessers, true?" Butch lifted one of his busted-up hands. "And here I thought I'd been to… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“As she took a deep breath, all she smelled was him, the scent going in her nose and blooming all over her… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
V?" Butch said. "Don't leave, okay?" "Never." V brushed Butch's hair back with a gesture so tender it was out of place… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
Butch didn't live in his own place. He didn't spend his own money. He had no job, no future. He was a… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“The guy stroked his goatee. “What do you call twenty guys watching the World Series?” “The New York Yankees,” Butch replied. The… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Butch clapped V on the thigh, then stood up, as if he knew exactly what V was thinking. "Listen, I don't want… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Marissa in a long creamy gown. The cop in front of her, stroking her face, evidently poleaxed. All around them, the delicious… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Thanks for putting me up for it ... trahyner ." As V's eyes flared, Butch said, "Yeah, I looked up what the… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Wait", Butch said, thinking about the glymera. "Marissa's mated now, right? I mean, even if I die, she will have had a… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Will you live over there?" Phury asked. "Live over where?" Butch cut in. "You mean you won't be able to fight with… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Butch rustled the sports section around, leaned over to kiss Marissa on the shoulder, then went back to the CCJ. In response… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Butch nodded, finding as comfortable a bite as he could on the leather. He braced himself as V lifted an arm. Except… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“As he stepped forward, it dawned on her that this was a bad idea. If he wanted to talk she should meet… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Butch, I got sick and needed some time to regroup. But I wanted to see you. That's why I asked you to… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Butch was quiet for a time. Then he said, "I think that's why I like Jane." "huh?" "When you look at her?… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“So I want to share a little news." "You getting married?" Butch tossed back half the new Lag. "Where you registered? Crate… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
V rolled the Aquafina bottle between his palms. "How long have you wanted to ask me the question? About the gay thing."… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Because my patient just sat herself up--and I'm not talking about her raising her torso off the damn pillows. I wasn't there… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“V frowned. There was only a hissing sound coming from the voice mail. But then a clatter had him yanking the phone… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Ten minutes," Butch whispered into Marissa's ear. "Can I have ten minutes with you before you go? Please, baby…" V rolled his… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“She frowned. Then blurted, "Do you have other females?" As if anyone could measure up to her? "No! Why do you ask?"… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“I'm glad you told me. About the sex stuff." "None of it was a news flash." "True. But I figure you came… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Holy Christ! There was a frickin' melee in the alley. Lessers. Brothers. Two civilians crouched and quivering in the middle. And big… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Go 'head." Those freaky-ass black eyes had stared at Butch with the intensity of a shark. "Crack open that door. Run your… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“They don't fit you?" V asked his roommate. "Not the point. No offense, but these are wicked Village People." Butch held his… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“V's smile didn't last long. "Don't get your romantic side fired up about me and Jane, buddy. She's human." Butch's jaw dropped… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
V shook his head. “Remember what you saw in that clearing, cop? How’d you like that anywhere near a female you loved?”… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
Giving in to a shrill instinct, she ran around the side of the building. Butch was marching toward his car as if… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Butch sighed in relief. "Listen, man, do me a favor. Warn me before you pull another stunt like that. I'd rather choose."… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“If you’ve bullshitted me, angel, I’m going to kill you.” The other male rolled his eyes. “I’m already dead, idiot.” — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
You're getting into some kind of shape, cop." Aw, come on, now." Butch grinned. "Don't let that shower we took go to your head."… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
Closing his eyes, he sent up a prayer to anyone who was listening, asking please, for God's sake, stop sending him signals that they… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Knock her dead, my man." "Oh no." Xcor shook his head."That shan't be necessary. This one I like.” — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“I’m not strong enough for this,” he whispered in her ear—like he didn’t want anyone to hear that coming out of his mouth. Ever.… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Fucking hell. "Did you guys plan that out?" "Yeah, and if you don't fight us"--Hollywood bit down on his grape Tootsie-Pop--"we'll do it again--only… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Why ever are you here?“ she whispered, putting her hands to his face. “Because I love you.” In so many ways, that explained nothing… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“As his ears rang and his heart broke for her, he stayed strong against the gale force she let loose. After all, there was… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
Layla brought her arms around herself, no doubt because she was remembering the feel of another, stronger set. "I have wanted to, but he… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Rehvenge, I’m talking to you more than I speak with my mahmen.” “I thought your mother was dead.” “She is.” “You have a very… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
In his fantasy, he kissed his best friend again, pulled back, and… “I love you,” he said into the spray of the shower. “I…… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
