“V, you know I love you like a brother, right?" "Yeah." "You feed her and I'll tear out your fucking throat out.” — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Thank fuck you're not a Yankees fan." "Don't use the Y-word. We're in mixed company.” — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
Can we screw the 'sorry' part and let me hit you back instead?" Vishous to Butch — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Oh. Good. The idea that you might only cripple the guy makes me feel a fuck of a lot better about leaving… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Tell me something,boys. Do you wear that leather to turn each other on? I mean, is it a dick thing with you… — 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 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
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
“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
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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 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
“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
“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 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
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
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
“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
“Before Butch knew what was doing, V grabbed his forearm, bent down, and licked the cut, sealing it up quick. Butch yanked… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Marissa came around the corner, looking Grace Kelly-fine as usual. With her long blond hair and her precision-molded face, she was known… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“I gotta go," he said. Like now. "Yes... me, too." She flushed and stepped back, her eyes meeting his briefly and skirting… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“Tohrment spoke. "Bella's brother called. He's tabled the sehelusion request and asked that she stay here for a couple of days." Z… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“V smiled, his eyes a little shiny as if he too were choked up. "Don't worry, I'm covered. So, I guess you're… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“V grabbed him by the lapels and yanked him up against his body. The brother was trembling from head to foot, his… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Lassiter skidded in from the billiards room, the fallen angel glowing from his black-and-blond hair and white eyes, all the way down… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Sorry about the question thing," Butch said to the black robes. "But I just... I'm glad I know what's in my veins.… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
Butch nodded as if he knew exactly what was doing. "Like I said, my man, it's whatever. You and me? Same as… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“Those icy bright eyes left her and shifted to his buddy. The frown didn't leave his face. "You look like hell." "And… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“One thing you could say about Butch was that his wardrobe was full of options. "Never thought I'd be glad that you're… — 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
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
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
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
“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
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
“He had a weakness, though. All of us do, and those of us who think they do not are not being honest.” — J.R. Ward Copy Share
Because I was, and I remain, utterly and completely and totally…in love with you. — J.R. Ward Copy Share
