Female, I give you fair warning: you are playing with fire" - Tegan to Elise (Midnight Awakening

Jenna.” Brock stroked the underside of her chin very gently, lifting her face up toward his. “Would it be all right if I kissed you?

I consciously try not to play favorites with my characters or my books.

Nikolai stroked her cheek, then wrapped her in his embrace. “You’re safe,” he said tenderly beside her ear. “I’ve got you, and I’m going to keep you safe.

I want to kiss you again, Tess.” “Why?” He chuckled, low under his breath. “Why? Because you’re beautiful, and because I want you. And I think you want me too.

It kept him alive, he was certain; even more, it kept his darkest of his demons at bay.

You just promised me eternity, you know. I can make you live to regret it.