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“It's probably best for me to work off some energy before I get you naked. I'm sure you'd like to be able to walk tomorrow.”
― Sylvia Day, Bared to You

“I loved the way he kissed me, as if he had to, as if he'd go crazy if he didn't and had nearly waited too long.”
― Sylvia Day, Bared to You

“Are you sleeping with anyone?��

The question was asked so casually it took a second to process what he’d said.

I inhaled sharply. “Why is that any business of yours?��

He looked at me and I saw what I’d seen the first time we’d met—tremendous power and steely control. Both of which had me taking an involuntary step back. Again. At least I didn’t fall this time; I was making progress.

“Because I want to fuck you, Eva. I need to know what’s standing in my way, if anything.”
― Sylvia Day, Bared to You

“I love you, Gideon.��

“God.�� He looked at me with something that resembled disgust. Whether it was directed at me or himself, I didn’t know. “How can you say that?��

“Because it’s the truth.��

“You just see this”—he gestured at himself with a wave of his hand. “You’re not seeing the fucked-up, broken mess inside.��

I inhaled sharply. “You can say that to me? When you know I’m fucked up and broken, too?”
― Sylvia Day, Bared to You