He started to touch the mechanism under the keyboard, then pulled his hand back with a snap. "Ah," he said. "Must deactivate the security....Turn around, please." "What?" "Turn around, Claire. It's a secure password!" "You have GOT to be kidding." "Why ever would I joke about that? Please turn.
Rachel CaineRight. Thatโs the end of the line for you tonight. Youโre going home, Iโm seeing you safe inside, and Iโm going home to hide in a closet until this blows over. I suggest you do the same.
Rachel CaineHe rose to his feet and padded down the last few steps silently, came up behind Kim, and leaned over her to say, โI vant to drink your bloodโ in a heavy, fake Dracula accent. She shrieked, flailed, and a zombie ate her brains on-screen."!
Rachel CaineIt's been the toughest week of my life, not touching you. Not talking to you. Waiting to see what you were going to do." He kissed her again, a warm, damp touch of lips, exquisitely controlled. "But it doesn't matter whether you stay or go. I'll still need you. So if you want to go off to Boston, Ill wait. Right here, whenever you need me.
Rachel CaineI'm more worried about you," she said. "You and trouble..." "yeah." She heard the smile in his voice. "We're like that.
Rachel CaineI suppose Iโll have to clean up Freddyโs brains; I hate to leave a mess for the home owners. Hand me that plastic bag; I need to put it over his head to keep him from leaking. Oh, relax, Freddy; Iโll tear an airhole for you.โ - Mercer
Rachel CaineHe (Michael) was gone in a whisper of air, hardly making any sound at all, and Claire shivered and leaned against Shaneโs solid, very human warmth. His arms went around her, and he touched his lips lightly to the back of her neck. โHow can you smell this good after the kind of crappy day weโve had?โ โI sweat perfume. Like all girls.
Rachel Caine