Gaze Quote by Elizabeth Lowell
““Go back up on deck,” he said huskily. “Why?” Cat asked, her voice as dazed as her eyes. “If you don’t, I’ll take off your clothes and taste every bit of you until you’re hot and wet and crying for me with every breath you take.” Hunger shook Cat, a need to equal his. Travis saw it. The certainty of her welcome was a fire in his veins. “The hell with it,” he muttered, reaching blindly behind him for the door. “I’ll just have to keep my head enough to muffle your screams.” But before he could find the door, Diego was calling to him. “Captain? Are you still belowdeck?” The sound of footsteps descending the ladder was very distinct. Travis swore softly and spun around with his back to Cat. His body blocked the doorway, concealing her flushed face and misty, hungry eyes from Diego. “What is it?” Travis asked curtly. Diego stopped just outside the open cabin door and looked at Travis a bit warily. “Some official wants to know how much longer we’ll be anchored here.” “Does it matter?” Diego grinned. “Not to me. I think the man just wants a guided tour of the Wind Warrior. ” “So give it to him.” “When?” “For the love of God,” Travis snarled. “Now, Diego! Give it to him now!” “ Si , Captain.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Wind Warrior, 2023
A tense scene of power, desire, and conflict unfolds aboard a ship, highlighting raw human instincts and authority struggles.
In simple terms: Characters clash over control and desire on a ship.
Recognize and manage power dynamics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- maritime adventure
- leadership challenges
- intimate encounters
- tension resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do desire and authority intersect?
- What are the costs of unchecked power?
Power can blind participants to consequences.