Promise me, man. If anything ever happens to me, promise me you'll take care of Angelina. She's something special, Micah. Heart way too big for her own good. I worry because she doesn't see everyone for who they are. She's too busy looking for the good. I've tried to get her to adopt some cynicism, but the truth of the matter is, she wouldn't be the same girl if she did.
Maya BanksTaking the leap felt appropriate. Only it wasnโt just a short hop. It was a full plunge off a cliff.
Maya BanksWhoa, wait a minute, Coletrane. Are you proposing to me?โ โWell I would if youโd let me finish,โ he grumbled.
Maya BanksI hope you find what youโre looking for,โ Micah said. โIโve already stopped looking,โ Damon said quietly. โItโs kind of hard to look for something youโve stopped believing in.
Maya BanksGod, you have a beautiful laugh, and your smile. Jesus, it knocks the breath out of me." "You can't talk to me like that, nobody says things like that to a woman he just met. It's insane." "I just did. And I plan to keep saying them until you believe every word.
Maya BanksThis doesn't just involve you, honey. If it did, then what you suggest might be the best option. But it involves Shea and, by proxy, everyone at KGI because now you and your sister both are part of us. We don't run from a fight. It's not what KGI is about. KGI is about family. It's about protecting what matters the most to us. It's about never letting anyone take what is ours. You and Shea are ours now, we'll protect you with our last breaths.
Maya Banks