Gaze Quote by Anne Bishop
![“[Daemon's] arms tightened, drew her closer as his hand stroked up and down her back, just for the simple pleasure of it. She sighed. The tension in her muscles eased a bit, and she rested against him more fully. He wasn’t thinking of seduction when his hands began to wander over her—or when her…” quote by Anne Bishop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/57a/anne-bishop-2536_gaze_daemon-s-arms-tightened-drew-her-closer_2799694.jpg)
““[Daemon's] arms tightened, drew her closer as his hand stroked up and down her back, just for the simple pleasure of it. She sighed. The tension in her muscles eased a bit, and she rested against him more fully. He wasn’t thinking of seduction when his hands began to wander over her—or when her hands hesitantly stroked him. He wasn’t thinking of seduction when his body delighted in how different the silky skin of her neck felt under his mouth compared to the robe beneath his hands. He wasn’t thinking of sex when he opened his robe and then hers so that only that film of spidersilk separated skin from skin. Or when even the spidersilk no longer separated them. He wasn’t thinking of sex when his mouth settled over hers and he sent them both sliding into dark, hot desire. And by the time he found himself in bed, listening to her purr with pleasure while he moved inside her, he wasn’t able to think at all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Black Jewels Trilogy, 1998
A moment of intimacy is portrayed as instinctual, beyond conscious intent, blurring desire and affection.
In simple terms: Intimacy can arise without deliberate thought.
Key Takeaway
Embrace natural connection.
Themes
desire
intimacy
instinct
emotion
Mood
sensual
intense
reflective
Type
literary
romantic
erotic
When to use this quote
- romantic encounter
- consensual intimacy
- building trust
- exploring vulnerability
Key Concepts
human connection
sensory experience
unconscious desire
Questions to Reflect On
- How does unconscious desire affect consent?
- What role does trust play in spontaneous intimacy?
A Different Perspective
May overlook consent nuances or emotional aftermath.
![“I can do this,” [Daemon] crooned, slowly circling around her. “I can keep Dorothea and Hekatah off-balance enough to keep the others safe and also prevent those Ladies from giving the orders to send the Terreillean armies into Kaeleer. I can buy you seventy-two hours, Jaenelle. But it’s going to…” quote by Anne Bishop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6bb/anne-bishop-2536_wedding-ring_i-can-do-this-daemon-crooned-slowly-circ_163946.jpg)
