It signified nothing that the raw, male magnetism that emanated from him probably made compasses malfunction in his presence.

We’re all a little mad, my friend. Keeps life interesting.

When you find the one, my lad, grab her up in your arms and never let her go. You may never get another chance.

You’re not terrified of me. You’re terrified of letting yourself care for me, and I can’t say I blame you. People who love me usually end up dead. But you see, I’m not going to give you any choice. You belong to me now whether you like it or not.” “I don’t like it, not one bit!” “Try to escape,” he suggested coolly. “Go ahead. See what happens. Give me one excuse to take what I want from you, even if it is against your will. I want you that much. Too damned much.” He turned without warning and kissed her, flattening her back against the pine mast.

I see. So you playacted the role of a rake who was only pretending to be in earnest, knowing you would come across as though you had the lowest of motives, when in fact, you were sincere?” “Precisely.” She gave a short, wry laugh and shook her head at him. “Convoluted sir! You are a maze.” He shot her a sulky glance. “I thought you were going to say I was amazing.” “That, too,” she admitted with a rueful smile, capturing his square chin between her fingertips.

No man that good-looking could be a bachelor. Life wasn't that kind.

It signified nothing that the raw, male magnetism that emanated from him probably made compasses malfunction in his presence.