Quotes from Maya Banks

I'm thinking the biggest decisions we need to think about is what beer we want and whether we're going to run out.

The rest of the ride was a warm, fuzzy haze, her only memory arriving at the hospital and Zack's head appearing above hers when they unloaded her stretcher from the ambulance. He'd been grim and worried and lines of strain were evident in his face. She'd given him a goofy smile and said, Don't be sad, Zack. I'm a Valkyrie.

There is nothing more that I wish than to see my marks on you. The blush of red after I've flogged your sweet ass. I want to tie you up so that you are completely helpless and at my mercy, but honey, I'll have the most tender of mercies with you.

I'll never let you fall, baby.

Callie was his. He'd made mistakes. Mistakes that had cost them both more than he could ever imagine. But she was his, and he had every intention of reasserting his claim on her.

She looked up to see all three of them looking at her. She put her spoon down, knowing she wasn't going to be able to eat until they got the elephant out of the room. What happened a year ago... shouldn't have happened, she said in a low voice

Oh my Jesus, she breathed. Evangeline, what do you do with all these wonderful young men? Evangeline choked and Drake squeezed her hand beneath the table, his features working up and down as he tried to suppress his laughter over Evangeline's mortification. Maddox smirked while Silas's lips turned up into a slow grin. Not nearly enough, Maddox said morosely.

She said nothing the entire time she was with you? Let nothing slip? Think, Alaric. The had to have said something. It simply isn't a woman's nature to be silent for prolonged periods of time.

What a gift he'd been given in Mia.

I'd battle the fires of hell to bring you home, lass.

He turned then to Mairin and slowly went down on one knee in front of her. "You are my greatest treasure," he whispered.

better, she couldn't control the wash

she swayed. hypnotized by the deep timbre of his voice.

If she has a choice between being cherished, pampered princess or being a ball buster and refusing to allow Drake to control her existence, she didn't have to agonize over her decision.

Cut the sarcasm. It makes you sound like an even bigger asshole

I want you, Jensen. I've been so lonely and empty without you.

She pulled back again and eyed him suspiciously. "No demand that I quit my job so you can shut me away and keep me safe?" "Hell no. Who would save my ass on a mission? I'm counting on you to protect me!" She laughed, despite the gut-wrenching pain it caused her, and let go of some of the horrible tension knotting her gut. "I'll do my best.

We understand each other, Jensen. Who else would ever understand us and love us as much as we do?

disapproval. "If you weren't already down and out I'd kick your ass for saying that. I will always be here when you need me. God knows you've been there for me countless times." They all turned when they heard a car pull up.

Anything I should know about? Code word for can I help.

She absorbed too much of the world around her and it affected her. That wasn't something she could change, could she?

I'm trusting you with my future, Rusty," he said quietly. "She's everything to me. You understand that?" Her smile was oddly sad. "I understand all too well what happens when a Kelly man decides a woman is his. It's too bad the rest of the male population can't take their cues from you.

I'll love you well, lass. 'Tis one promise I can make and vow to keep. I'll love you until I draw my last breath and beyond. You were made for me. I cannot imagine a more perfect mate.

to Graeme, kissing was almost as intimate as the act of lovemaking itself. It wasn't something to be hurried or to be offered as a token to woo a reluctant lass. It was an expression of regard.