He inhaled her scent, uncaring of the blood and dirt and grime that permeated her hair and clothing. He was holding her. Finally holding her. โYouโre real. Youโre real.โ She pulled away, looked up at him, the same answering emotion shining in her blue eyes. With a groan, he lowered his mouth to hers. He couldnโt hold back. Nothing in the world would have kept him from kissing her in that moment. He was overcome.
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 BanksMost of all, I want you to know without a doubt that I've got your back. And your front. And your sides. I've got all of you and I'm not letting go.
Maya BanksYou have more power, more control than you could possibly imagine. My heart is in your hands. That's not bullshit. I'm not saying stuff I think you want to hear in order to manipulate you. I can't be any more honest than this. I'm yours, baby. I'm putting it out there. My heart, my soul, it all belongs to you.
Maya Banks