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title: "35 Gaze Quotes By Kelley Armstrong"
description: "35 Gaze quotes by Kelley Armstrong. Plus more from Kelley Armstrong and more Gaze sayings from other authors."
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> [“I ran my tongue along the top of his underwear, letting it slide underneath. Then i shifted my body forward, lips moving…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/i-ran-my-tongue-along-the-top-of-his-underwear-letting-it-slide/)

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> [“As my hair fell free, Cortez entwined his fingers in it and kissed me even harder. Then he slipped one hand from…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/as-my-hair-fell-free-cortez-entwined-his-fingers-in-it-and-kissed-me/)

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> [Maybe I'm being selfish, but I choose you." He leaned over, lips brushing mine as he whispered, "I always choose you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/maybe-i-m-being-selfish-but-i-choose-you-he-leaned-over-lips-brushing/)

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> [His gaze travelled down me, then zipped back to my face. "Sorry." "Focus, Rafe." "I am. Just on the wrong thing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/his-gaze-travelled-down-me-then-zipped-back-to-my-face-sorry-focus/)

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> [Antonio- "Just in time, Pete. Five more minutes of reading this and she'd have been in a coma." Peter- "Are we such…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/antonio-just-in-time-pete-five-more-minutes-of-reading-this-and-she-d/)

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> [He balled up my discarded sweatshirt and put it against his shoulder. “Go on,” he said. “I don’t bite.” “And from what…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/he-balled-up-my-discarded-sweatshirt-and-put-it-against-his-shoulder/)

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> [It was completely fifth garde and completely silly and I loved it, because he wasn't afraid to be silly. It was like…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/it-was-completely-fifth-garde-and-completely-silly-and-i-loved-it/)

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> [“He smiled. Hesitant at first, then a blazing grin broke through that made my heart stop. I recovered and grinned back and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/he-smiled-hesitant-at-first-then-a-blazing-grin-broke-through-that/)

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> [I leaned forward and kissed him. His eyes widened, then his lips parted and he kissed me back, mouth warm and firm…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/i-leaned-forward-and-kissed-him-his-eyes-widened-then-his-lips-parted/)

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> [“He laughed and tugged me down in a kiss. Then, lips still close enough to feel them tickle mine, he said, "You…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/he-laughed-and-tugged-me-down-in-a-kiss-then-lips-still-close-enough/)

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> [I lifted onto my toes, put my hands aroung his neck, and pulled him down. When our lips met, that first jolt...…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/i-lifted-onto-my-toes-put-my-hands-aroung-his-neck-and-pulled-him/)

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> [No", Tori said, " I kidnapped her and forced her to escape with me. I've been using her as a human shield…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/no-tori-said-i-kidnapped-her-and-forced-her-to-escape-with-me-i-ve/)

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> [“Our eyes met and his grin stretched another quarter-inch. Another schoolgirl flip--followed by a very un-schoolgirl wave of heat. He leaned even…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/our-eyes-met-and-his-grin-stretched-another-quarter-inch-another/)

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> [The secretary moved in to block Simon as I followed Thierry into the office. As the door closed, I heard her whisper,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/the-secretary-moved-in-to-block-simon-as-i-followed-thierry-into-the/)

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> [“What’s this?” Nick said. “Bedtime?” No one answered him. I kept my eyes closed. “You look positively content, Clayton,” Nick continued, thumping…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/what-s-this-nick-said-bedtime-no-one-answered-him-i-kept-my-eyes/)

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> [“Torn clothing littered the ground, more hung from bushes. Nick held up half a pair of white panties and grinned at me.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/torn-clothing-littered-the-ground-more-hung-from-bushes-nick-held-up/)

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> [“You were just worried about me." An exhale, relieved that I'd understood. "Yeah." I turned. "Because you think I'm worth it." He…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/you-were-just-worried-about-me-an-exhale-relieved-that-i-d-understood/)

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> [“Good night, Jeremy," I said, and closed the door. I stepped away, reached back and started unzipping my dress. He pressed his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/good-night-jeremy-i-said-and-closed-the-door-i-stepped-away-reached/)

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> [“Behind us, the man laughed. "Looks like we aren't the only ones looking for a little diversion. There's an empty office right…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/behind-us-the-man-laughed-looks-like-we-aren-t-the-only-ones-looking/)

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> [“You saw a ghost, didn't you?" he said. To my relief, I managed to laugh. "Hate to break it to you, but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/you-saw-a-ghost-didn-t-you-he-said-to-my-relief-i-managed-to-laugh/)

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> [“Derek said Andrew never went to bed before midnight. If we wanted to get him after he was sound asleep, that meant…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/derek-said-andrew-never-went-to-bed-before-midnight-if-we-wanted-to/)

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> [“I finally tracked down Derek. He was alone in the library, thumbing through a book. "Found you." I said on a sigh…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/i-finally-tracked-down-derek-he-was-alone-in-the-library-thumbing/)

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> [“Closed door means knock," Elena said to Clay, shooing him out. You've been in here for two hours," he said. "She can't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/closed-door-means-knock-elena-said-to-clay-shooing-him-out-you-ve/)

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> [“Xavier leaned forward. "Sarcasm aside, you don't need a guy like that, Elena. Maybe you think you do - only female werewolf…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/xavier-leaned-forward-sarcasm-aside-you-don-t-need-a-guy-like-that/)

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> [“A word of advice about Ricky ..." Gabriel said as he swung his car from the end of the drive. "Is it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/a-word-of-advice-about-ricky-gabriel-said-as-he-swung-his-car-from/)

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> [“Got something!" one of the men yelled. "Is it Mike?" another called, rushing from our sides. As everyone converged on the scene,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/got-something-one-of-the-men-yelled-is-it-mike-another-called-rushing/)

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> [“It's me," a deep voice rumbled. The hands released me and I turned. There stood Derek, all six foot of him. Maybe…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/it-s-me-a-deep-voice-rumbled-the-hands-released-me-and-i-turned-there/)

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> [“You might want to pop your collar." "Hey if the biker doesn't pop his, I'm not popping mine. Also? We're thirty years…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/you-might-want-to-pop-your-collar-hey-if-the-biker-doesn-t-pop-his-i/)

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> [“That if you didnt get your medicine in the next twenty-four hours you'd be dead?" i said, " Not exactly, but close.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/that-if-you-didnt-get-your-medicine-in-the-next-twenty-four-hours-you/)

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> [“Backup?" Tori said. "You mean he didn't need that?" "Apparently not," I murmured. Simon looked from her to me, confused, then understanding.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/backup-tori-said-you-mean-he-didn-t-need-that-apparently-not-i/)

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> [“Simon whispered to me, “But is everything okay?” “No,” Tori said. “I kidnapped her and forced her to escape with me. I’ve…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/simon-whispered-to-me-but-is-everything-okay-no-tori-said-i-kidnapped/)

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> [“Is that a no?" I said. "No. I mean.." He struggled for the smile again. "I'm just waiting for the punch line.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/is-that-a-no-i-said-no-i-mean-he-struggled-for-the-smile-again-i-m/)

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> [“Simon whispered to me, “But is everything okay?” “No,” Tori said. “I kidnapped her and forced her to escape with me. I’ve…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/simon-whispered-to-me-but-is-everything-okay-no-tori-said-i-kidnapped-2/)

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> [“Derek and I went out for our walk after dinner. Alone. There was an open field behind the motel and we headed…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/derek-and-i-went-out-for-our-walk-after-dinner-alone-there-was-an/)

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> [“Tori swiveled in her seat as we came in. "There are more," she said. "He sent one every couple of weeks. The…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/tori-swiveled-in-her-seat-as-we-came-in-there-are-more-she-said-he/)

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## Other authors on Gaze

## More by Kelley Armstrong

> [So," I said. "Seems you're going to be stuck with me for a while." He smiled. A real smile that lit up his whole…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/so-i-said-seems-you-re-going-to-be-stuck-with-me-for-a-while-he/)

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> [“He turned my way, and I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I didn't notice for a second. Then I realized I was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/he-turned-my-way-and-i-was-so-engrossed-in-my-thoughts-that-i-didn-t/)

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> [when times are tough, the weak bail and the tough get creative.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/when-times-are-tough-the-weak-bail-and-the-tough-get-creative/)

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> [Nuh-uh. No deals with the devil. I’ve learned my lesson on that one. ~Jaime Vegas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/nuh-uh-no-deals-with-the-devil-i-ve-learned-my-lesson-on-that-one/)

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> [“Another night then,' Mom said. 'Maybe on the weekend we can have a barbecue and invite your sister.' 'Or,' I said turning to Rafe,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/another-night-then-mom-said-maybe-on-the-weekend-we-can-have-a/)

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> [Believe me, I have better things to do than sabotage your friendships. No one else's world revolves around you, Cassandra." -Paige to Cassandra](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/believe-me-i-have-better-things-to-do-than-sabotage-your-friendships/)

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> [Reviews are great. I can read negative reviews and say, 'You know that point they made... they were dead on.'](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/reviews-are-great-i-can-read-negative-reviews-and-say-you-know-that/)

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> [When a series is doing well, it's very tempting to keep writing it, even when the creative well is drying up. It's tempting because…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/when-a-series-is-doing-well-it-s-very-tempting-to-keep-writing-it/)

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> [You bat your baby blues at tall, dark, and gruesome, and next thing you know, he's trailing you like a lost puppy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/you-bat-your-baby-blues-at-tall-dark-and-gruesome-and-next-thing-you/)

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> [With no chance to take off, I had to play my role, searching for the rendezvous spot, which gave me the excuse to look…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/with-no-chance-to-take-off-i-had-to-play-my-role-searching-for-the/)

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> [When I glanced at the chair, it started to shake. I’d like to think it was scared of me, but I rarely invoked that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/when-i-glanced-at-the-chair-it-started-to-shake-i-d-like-to-think-it/)

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> [“Nonsense, Chloe. I certainly hope you aren't afraid of cemeteries" "Um, no" Tori said. "It's the bodies buried in them that worry her. Uh,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/nonsense-chloe-i-certainly-hope-you-aren-t-afraid-of-cemeteries-um-no/)

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> [I was...a journalist...though my typical beat was freelancing articles on Canadian politics, which never included any mention of demonic phenomena, though it might explain…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/i-was-a-journalist-though-my-typical-beat-was-freelancing-articles-on/)

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> [I found something" Simon said as he walked in. He whipped out an old-fashioned key from his pocket and grinned at me. "It was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/i-found-something-simon-said-as-he-walked-in-he-whipped-out-an-old/)

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> [“He laughed and tugged me down in a kiss. Then, lips still close enough to feel them tickle mine, he said, "You know this…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/he-laughed-and-tugged-me-down-in-a-kiss-then-lips-still-close-enough/)

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                        "text": "“Torn clothing littered the ground, more hung from bushes. Nick held up half a pair of white panties and grinned at me. \"Wild dogs? Or just Clayton?\" \"Oh God,\" I muttered under my breath. I walked over to snatch the underwear from him, but he held it over his head, grinning like a schoolboy. \"I see Paris, I see France, I see Elena's underpants,\" he chanted. \"Everyone's already seen much more than that,\" Jeremy said. \"I think we can safely resume the search.\" Peter plucked Clay's shirt from a low-hanging branch and held it up, peering through a hole in the middle. \"You guys can really do some damage. Where's the hidden video when you need it?\" \"So this--uh--wasn't done by wild dogs?\" one of the searchers said. Peter grinned and tossed the shirt to the ground. \"Nope. Just wild hormones.”",
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                        "text": "“You were just worried about me.\" An exhale, relieved that I'd understood. \"Yeah.\" I turned. \"Because you think I'm worth it.\" He put his fingers under my chin. \"I absolutley think you're worth it.\" \"But you don't think you are.\" His mouth opened. Shut. \"That's what this is about, Derek. You won't let us worry about you because you don't think you're worth it. But I do. I absolutley do. I lifted onto my toes, put my hands around his neck, and pulled him down. When our lips met, that first jolt...It was everything I hadn't felt with Simon, everything I'd wanted to feel. His hands went around my waist, pulling me closer-- Simon's footsteps thudded through the hall. We jumped apart. \"And he says I have lousy timing,\" Derek grumbled.”",
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                        "text": "“Good night, Jeremy,\" I said, and closed the door. I stepped away, reached back and started unzipping my dress. He pressed his hands to the glass. I could read his lips. \"That's not fair.\" I smiled and finished unzipping. The dress slid off my shoulders, but stayed there. I looked at him, his gaze fixed on me, eyes dark with lust. \"You wouldn't dare,\" he mouthed. I turned, then let it fall off the rest of the way. And, once off, there was nothing else to remove. \"Jaime!\" I heard him though the glass, heard him say my name in a deep growl that made me shiver, but I didn't turn around, just lifted my fingers to wave over my shoulder, then strolled into the bathroom for a very long, very cold shower.”",
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                        "text": "“Behind us, the man laughed. \"Looks like we aren't the only ones looking for a little diversion. There's an empty office right over there, guys.\" Marsten raised his hand in thanks. The couple moved on. I let the kiss continue for five more seconds, then pulled away. \"They're gone,\" I said. Marsten frowned, as if surprised-and disappointed-that I'd noticed. I tugged my hair from his hands. \"Okay, coast clear,\" I said. \"Let's go.\" He let out a small laugh. \"I see I need to brush up on my kissing.\" \"No, you have that down pat.\" \"She says with all the excitement of a teacher grading a math quiz...\" \"A-plus. Now let's move. Before someone else comes along.”",
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                        "text": "“You saw a ghost, didn't you?\" he said. To my relief, I managed to laugh. \"Hate to break it to you, but there's no such thing as ghosts.\" Huh.\" His gaze traveled around the laundry room, like a cop searching for an escaped convict. When he turned that piercing look on me, its intensity sucked the backbone out of me. What do you see, Chloe?\" I -I-I don't s-s-s-\" Slow down.\" He snapped the words, impatient. \"What do they look like? Do they talk to you?\" You really want to know?\" Yeah.\" I chewed my lip, then lifted onto my tiptoes. He bent to listen. They wear white sheets with big eye holes. And they say 'Boo!'\" I glowered up at him. \"Now get out of my way.\" I expected him tosneer. Cross his arms and say, Make me, little girl.His lips twitched and I steeled myself, then I realized he was smiling.Laughing at me. He stepped aside. I swept past him to the stairs.”",
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                        "text": "“I finally tracked down Derek. He was alone in the library, thumbing through a book. \"Found you.\" I said on a sigh of relief. He turned. His lips curved in a quarter smile, gaze softening in a way that did something to my insides, made me pull up short, momentarily forgetting why I was there. \"I-Is Simon around?\" He blinked, then turned back to the shelf. \"He's upstairs. He's really pissed about Andrew so that's probably that safest place for him until we're ready to go, or he'll say something to him we don't want said. You need him?\" \"Actually, m-maybe I should show you first.\" He glanced over his shoulder, frowning. \"We found something.\" \" Oh.\" He paused, like he was mentally shifting gears, then nodded and followed me out.”",
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                        "text": "“Closed door means knock,\" Elena said to Clay, shooing him out. You've been in here for two hours,\" he said. \"She can't need that much work.\" He frowned as he examined my outfit. \"What the hell is she? A tree?\" \"A dryad,\" Elena said, cuffing him in the arm. \"Oh, my god,\" Jamie said, surveying my outfit. \"We forgot the bag!\" \"Bag?\" Clay said. \"What does a dryad need with-\" \"An evening bag,\" Cassandra said. \"A purse.\" \"She's got a purse. It's right there on the bed.\" \"That's a day purse,\" Cassandra snapped. \"What, do they expire when the sun goes down?”",
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                        "text": "“Xavier leaned forward. \"Sarcasm aside, you don't need a guy like that, Elena. Maybe you think you do - only female werewolf and all that - but hell, I've seen what you can do - tied to a chair, up against a male werewolf. You can do that, you don't need some fucking psychopath like Clayton Danvers-\" He stopped, noticing my gaze. \"He's standing right behind me, isn't he?\" Xavier muttered. \"Uh-huh.\" Xaview tilted his head back, saw Clay, and disappeared. He reappeared on the opposite bench, pressed up against me. I looked over at him, eyebrow raised. He swore under his breath and teleported to the far end of the other bench. Then he stood and turned to Clay. \"You must be-\" \"The fucking psychopath,\" Clay said. \"Er, right, but I meant that in the most respectful way. Believe me, I have the utmost regard for, uh...\" \"Raging lunatics,\" I said. Xavier shot me a glare. \"Oh sit down,\" I said. \"He didn't bring his chain saw.”",
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                        "text": "“A word of advice about Ricky ...\" Gabriel said as he swung his car from the end of the drive. \"Is it going to cost me?\" I waved off his answer. \"Whatever you're going to say, save your breath.\" \"I overheard him offering you a ride on his motorcycle. I don't believe you understand what that entails.\" \"Grass, gas, or ass. No one rides for free.\" I looked over at him. \"I've seen the T-shirt.\" \"I don't think you're taking this seriously, Olivia. Do you know what a one-percenter is?\" I sighed. \"Yes, Gabriel. It refers to the portion of bikers who belong to a professional motorcycle club. A gang. Ricky is one. As such, I'm going to guess that the only women who get to ride his bike are also riding him . Am I right?\" His mouth tightened as if he didn't appreciate the crass phrasing. \"I'm afraid you're under some illusions about Ricky because he does not fit the stereotype.\" \"Oh, I'm not fooled. He may appear to be the heir to a criminal empire, but he's really an undercover cop, working tirelessly to overthrow his father's evil empire and restore justice and goodness to the land.\" I glanced over. \"Am I close?\" Not even a hint of a smile.”",
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                        "text": "“Got something!\" one of the men yelled. \"Is it Mike?\" another called, rushing from our sides. As everyone converged on the scene, Nick's voice rang out, choked with barely contained laughter. \"Forget it. It's—uh—nothing important.\" \"What the hell do you mean?\" the first man said. \"Maybe this is all a joke to you, son, but. . .\" The rest of the sentence trailed off as we burst into the clearing to find one of the searchers bending over a ripped shirt. Torn clothing littered the ground, more hung from bushes. Nick held up half a pair of white panties and grinned at me. \"Wild dogs? Or just Clayton?\" \"Oh God,\" I muttered under my breath. I walked over to snatch the underwear from him, but he held it over his head, grinning like a schoolboy. \"I seeParis , I seeFrance , I see Elena's underpants,\" he chanted. \"Everyone's already seen much more than that,\" Jeremy said. \"I think we can safely resume the search.\" Peter plucked Clay's shirt from a low-hanging branch and held it up, peering through a hole in the middle. \"You guys can really do some damage. Where's the hidden video when you need it?\" \"So this—uh—wasn't done by wild dogs?\" one of the searchers said. Peter grinned and tossed the shirt to the ground. \"Nope. Just wild hormones.”",
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                        "text": "“It's me,\" a deep voice rumbled. The hands released me and I turned. There stood Derek, all six foot of him. Maybe it was just the thrill of seeing him, but he looked better than I remembered. His black hair was still lank, and his face was still dotted with acne. But he looked...better. ~~~~~ Tori waited until Derek was gone, then shuddered. \"Okay, Derek always weired me out, but the wolf man stuff is seriously creepy. Suits him, I suppose. A creepy power for a creepy guy.\" \"I thought he looked better.\" She stared at me. \"What? He does. Probably because he's starting his wolf changes and he's not stressed out about being in Lyle House. That must help.\" \"You know what will really help? Shampoo. Deodorant - \" I raised my hand to cut her off. \"He smelled fine, so don't start that. I'm sure his wearing deodorant and - for once-it's working. As for showers, they're a little hard to come by on the street, and we won't look much better soon.\" \"I'm just saying.\" \"Do you think he doesn't know you're saying? News flash-he's not stupid.”",
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                        "text": "“You might want to pop your collar.\" \"Hey if the biker doesn't pop his, I'm not popping mine. Also? We're thirty years past that fashion faux pas.\" \"Yeah, but it still comes in handy when you're sporting a hickey.\" \"What?\" My hands flew to my neck, and I found the tender spot. \"Shit. No, that's not-- I burned it. My hair wasn't cooperating, so I dragged out the curling iron.\" \"Gabriel has a curling iron?\" \"No, I meant--Damn it.\" I rooted through my bag for concealer. \"I'm sorry. If I'd noticed, I'd have hidden it.\" \"I know.\" His lips twitched. \"It is kinda funny, though, watching you guys scramble with excuses. Gabriel told me you weren't answering my calls because you forgot your phone in the car. Which is about as likely as you leaving your arm behind. He dried his hair so fast the back was sticking up. And then he scarfed down half the food I brought for lunch. I've never seen him eat like that.\" He smiled. \"But I do appreciate he's being circumspect.\" \"He's not going to wave it in your face.\" \"No, but we are talking about Gabriel, who never goes out of his way to cushion anyone's feelings but yours. He's being very thoughtful. It's sweet. Just don't tell him I said that.\" \"I won't.\" I finished applying the concealer. \"Better?\" \"Yep.\" He leaned over for a better look and then stopped. \"Is that a bite on your collarbone?\" \"Shit! No. Damn it. Ricky laughed as I frantically applied more makeup.”",
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                        "text": "“That if you didnt get your medicine in the next twenty-four hours you'd be dead?\" i said, \" Not exactly, but close. you know, the old ' upping the ante with a fatal disease that needs medication twist. APerently it still works.\" \"Kind of a letdown, then, huh?\" \"No kidding. Look at you, your not even gasping.\" \" All right then, emergency medical situation, take two.\" he leaped to his feet, stagored, kneeled over, then lifted his head weakly. Chloe? Is that you?\" he couphed, \" DO you have my insulin?\" i placed it in his outstreched hand. \"You savedmy life, how can i ever repay you?\" he said. \"undying servitude sounds good. i like my eggs scrambled.\" he held up a piece of fruit, \"Would you settle for a bruised apple?\" i lauphed. \"YOu guys are wierd.\" tori said. simon sat on the crate beside me. \"thats right. we are totally wierd and completely uncool. you popularity is plummeting just by being near us. so why dont you-\" \"Chloe?\" derek inturupted. \"Hows your arm?\" \"HEr-?\" simon swore under his breath. \"Way to keep showing me up. first food. now her arm\" he turned to me\"How is it?”",
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                        "text": "“Backup?\" Tori said. \"You mean he didn't need that?\" \"Apparently not,\" I murmured. Simon looked from her to me, confused, then understanding. \"You guys thought...\" \"That if you didn't get your medicine in the next twenty-four hours, you'd be dead?\" I said. \"Not exactly, but close. You know, the old 'upping the ante with a fatal disease that needs medication' twist. Apparently, it still works.\" \"Kind of a letdown, then, huh?\" \"No kidding. Here we were, expecting to find you minutes from death. Look at you, not even gasping.\" \"All right, then. Emergency medical situation, take two.\" He leaped to his feet, staggered, keeled over, then lifted his head weakly. \"Chloe? Is that you?\" He coughed. \"Do you have my insulin?\" I placed it in his outstretched hand. \"You saved my life,\" he said. \"How can I ever repay you?\" \"Undying servitude sounds good. I like my eggs scrambled.\" He held up a piece of fruit. \"Would you settle for a bruised apple?”",
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                        "text": "“Simon whispered to me, “But is everything okay?” “No,” Tori said. “I kidnapped her and forced her to escape with me. I’ve been using her as a human shield against those guys with guns, and I was just about to strangle her and leave her body here to throw them off my trail. But then you showed up and foiled my evil plans. Lucky for you, though. You get to rescue poor little Chloe again and win her undying gratitude.” “Undying gratitude?” Simon looked at me. “Cool. Does that come with eternal servitude? If so, I like my eggs sunnyside up.” I smiled. “I’ll remember that.” -- “All right, then. Emergency medical situation, take two.” He leaped to his feet, staggered, keeled over, then lifted his head weakly. “Chloe? Is that you?” He coughed. “Do you have my insulin?” I placed it in his outstretched hand. “You saved my life,” he said. “How can I ever repay you?” “Undying servitude sounds good. I like my eggs scrambled.”",
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                        "text": "“Is that a no?\" I said. \"No. I mean..\" He struggled for the smile again. \"I'm just waiting for the punch line. Something about making it date so I need to pay. Or you expecting flowers. Or..\" He trailed off. \"There isn't a punch line,\" I said. I rose onto my knees and inched over, in front of him. Then I stopped about a foot away. \"No punch line, Daniel,\" I said. \"I'm asking if you'll go out with me.\" He didn't answer. Just reched out, his hand sliding between my hair and face, pulling me toward him and.. And he kissed me. His lips touched mine, tentatively, still unsure, and I eased closer, my arms going around his neck. He kissed me for real then, a long kiss that I felt in the bottom of my soul, a click, some deep part of me saying, \"Yes, this is it.\" Even when the kiss broke off, it didn't end. It was like coming to the surface for a quick gasp of air, then plunging back down again, finding that sweet spot again, and holding onto it for as long as we could. Finally it tapered off, and we were lying on the picnic blanket, side by side, his hand on my hip, kissing slower now, with more breaks for air. until I said, \"We should have done that sooner.\" He smiled, a lazy half smile, and he just looked at me for a moment, our gazes locked, lying there in drowsy happiness, before he said, \"I think now's just fine.\" And he kissed me again, slower and softer now, as we rested there, eyes half closed. \"So, about Saturday, did you ask me?\" he said after a minute, \"Because I'm pretty sure that means yo're paying.\" \"Nope. You were imaging it. Considering how you eat, the meal bill is all yours. But I will spring for the movie. And bring you flowers.\" He chuckled. \"Will you?\" \"Yep, a dozen pink roses, which you'll have to carry all night or risk offending me.\" \"And what happens if I offend you?\" \"You don't get any more of this.\" I leaned in and kissed him again. And we stayed out there, on the blanket, as the sun fell, talking and kissing mostly, just being together. We had a long road ahead of us, and I knew it wasn't going to be easy. But I had everything I wanted-everything I needed-and I'd get through it just fine. We all would.”",
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                        "text": "“Simon whispered to me, “But is everything okay?” “No,” Tori said. “I kidnapped her and forced her to escape with me. I’ve been using her as a human shield against those guys with guns, and I was just about to strangle her and leave her body here to throw them off my trail. But then you showed up and foiled my evil plans. Lucky for you, though. You get to rescue poor little Chloe again and win her undying gratitude.” “Undying gratitude?” Simon looked at me. “Cool. Does that come with eternal servitude? If so, I like my eggs sunnyside up.” I smiled. “I’ll remember that.” *** “Oh, right. You must be starving.” Simon reached into his pockets. “I can offer one bruised apple and one brown banana. Convenience stores aren’t the place to buy fruit, as I keep telling someone.” “Better than these. For you, anyway, Simon.” Derek passed a bar to Tori. “Because you aren’t supposed to have those, are you?” I said. “Which reminds me…” I took out the insulin. “Derek said it’s your backup.” “So my dark secret is out.” “I didn’t know it was a secret.” “Not really. Just not something I advertise.” ... “Backup?” Tori said. “You mean he didn’t need that?” “Apparently not,” I murmured. Simon looked from her to me, confused, then understanding. “You guys thought…” “That if you didn’t get your medicine in the next twenty-four hours, you’d be dead?” I said. “Not exactly, but close. You know, the old ‘upping the ante with a fatal disease that needs medication’ twist. Apparently, it still works.” “Kind of a letdown, then, huh?” “No kidding. Here we were, expecting to find you minutes from death. Look at you, not even gasping.” “All right, then. Emergency medical situation, take two.” He leaped to his feet, staggered, keeled over, then lifted his head weakly. “Chloe? Is that you?” He coughed. “Do you have my insulin?” I placed it in his outstretched hand. “You saved my life,” he said. “How can I ever repay you?” “Undying servitude sounds good. I like my eggs scrambled.” He held up a piece of fruit. “Would you settle for a bruised apple?” I laughed.”",
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                        "text": "“Derek and I went out for our walk after dinner. Alone. There was an open field behind the motel and we headed there. Finally, when we were far enough from the motel, Derek led me into a little patch of woods. He hesitated then, unsure, still just holding my hand. When I stepped in front of him, though, his free hand went around my waist. \"So,\" I said. \"Seems you're going to be stuck with me for a while.\" He smiled. A real smile that lit up his whole face. \"Good,\" he said. He pulled me against him. Then he bent down, breath warming my lips. My pulse was racing so fast I could barely breathe. I was sure he'd stop again and I tensed, waiting for that hesitation, stomach twisting. His lips touched mine, and still I kept waiting for him to pull back. His lips pressed against mine, then parted. And he kissed me. Really kissed me- arms tightening around me, mouth moving against mine, firm, like he'd made up his mind that this was what he wanted and he wasn't backing down again. I slid my arms around his neck. His tightened around me and he scooped me up, lifting me off his feet, kissing me like he was never going to stop, and I kissed him back the same way, like I didn't want him to ever stop. It was a perfect moment, one where nothing else mattered. All I could feel was him. All I could taste was his kiss. All I could hear was the pounding of his heart. All I could think about was him, and how much I wanted this, and how incredibly lucky I was to get it, and how tight I was going to hold onto it. This was what I wanted. This guy. This life. This me. I was never getting my old life back, and I didn't care. I was happy. I was safe. I was right where I wanted to be.”",
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                        "text": "“Tori swiveled in her seat as we came in. \"There are more,\" she said. \"He sent one every couple of weeks. The last one was only a few days ago.\" \"Good,\" I said. \"Would you mind keeping and eye on Andrew?\" \"Sure.\" She took off. \"Wait.\" I grabbed Derek's sleeve as he headed for the chair Tori had vacated. I wanted to say something. I didn't know what. But there was no way to tell him that wouldn't be much of a shock, so I ended up stupidly murmuring, \"Never mind.\" When he read what was on the screen, he went absolutely still, like he wasn't even breathing. After a few seconds, he yanked the laptop closer, leaning in to read it again. And again. Finally, he pushed back the chair and exhaled. \"He's alive,\" I said. \"You're dad's alive.\" He looked up at me and, I couldn't help it- I threw my arms around his neck and hugged him. Then I realized what I was doing. I let go, backing away, tripping over my feet, stammering, \"I-I'm sorry. I'm just- I'm happy for you.\" \"I know.\" Still sitting, he reached out and pulled me toward him. We stayed there, looking at each other, his hand still wrapped in my shirt hem, my heart hammering so hard I was sure he could hear it. \"There's more,\" I said after a few seconds. \"More emails, Tori said.\" He nodded and swiveled back to the computer, making room for me. When I inched closer, not wanting to intrude, he tugged me in front of him and I stumbled, half falling onto his lap. I tried to scramble up, cheeks burning, but he pulled me down onto his knee, one arm going around my waist, tentative, as if to say Is this okay? It was, even if my blood pounded in my ears so hard I couldn't think. Thankfully, I had my back to him because I was sure my cheeks were scarlet.”",
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