Paranormal-romance Quote by Katie MacAlister
““You want to …?” His other eye popped open as I started to slide down his body, intent on exploring that part of him which had given me so much pleasure. He grabbed me before I was able to move four inches. I looked up, worried that I had done something wrong. A familiar strained, tense look was on his face, his eyes screwed up tight. I looked down at his penis. It was no longer in a resting state. “I thought you were sated?” I was. Until you went and mentioned doing that to me. No! Don’t touch me there, woman! For the love of – grk!” A half hour later, Gabriel, his arm wrapped around me because my legs were unusually weak, hustled me toward the house with a grim look on his face. I will beat this,” he muttered. “I am a wyvern, I am strong. I will control my needs long enough to give you pleasure, and you will enjoy it, dammit! ” I said nothing, but I smiled. A lot . [May and Gabriel, pg. 307]””
About This Quote
Source Book: May and Gabriel, pg. 307, novel by Katie MacAlister, 2005
A character struggles with self‑control and desire, promising to master urges to protect a partner’s pleasure.
In simple terms: A person tries to control urges for a partner’s sake.
Key Takeaway
Practice restraint and communicate openly.
Themes
self‑control
desire
relationship
power dynamics
Mood
tense
determined
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- intimate conflict
- sexual negotiation
- personal growth
Key Concepts
boundaries
self‑discipline
emotional intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can partners negotiate boundaries during intense moments?
- What strategies help maintain self‑control?
A Different Perspective
Control may be challenged by intense physical urges.
![“Why?" I asked softly. The word was carried away on the wind, but he heard. "Because I want you." I gave him a sad smile, wondering if we'd meet again in the land of the dead. "Wrong answer," I told him. I let go. [...] I looked him in the eye. "I will always love you." Then I plunged the stake…” quote by Richelle Mead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7d5/richelle-mead-46_dimitri_why-i-asked-softly-the-word-was-carried_408033.jpg)
