When he nodded, the physician disappeared into thin air, and then a moment later, Payne felt a warm palm encompass hers. It was Vishous's un-gloved hand against her own and the connection between them eased her in ways she couldn't name. Verily, she had lost her mother . . . but if she lived through this, she still had family. On this side.
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WARD The guy was like part pro wrestler, part Toys "R" Us. J.R. WARD I would do anything for you. Anything." With that, he pushed his way out...and as the doo... J.R. WARD A gust of wind went Nike across the flat landscape J.R. WARD Bottom line? As much as you wanted someone to change and believed they could, they were in cont... J.R. WARD The guy stroked his goatee. “What do you call twenty guys watching the World Series?” “The New... J.R. WARD She nodded, wondering why couldn't she have been named Mary. Or Sue. But no, she had to be nine... J.R. WARD That is one fine female, true?" V said. There was a low, affirmative grumble. ... J.R. WARD Wrath dragged Beth into his arms and hugged her hard, talking in that other language again. When he ... J.R. WARD Perfect date material, she thought. A vampire with the social equivalent of road rage. --... J.R. WARD W:"At least I'm not pussy-whipped!" T:"Nice. Fucking. Suit." --Wrath to Tohr J.R. WARD Tell me something,boys. Do you wear that leather to turn each other on? I mean, is it a dick thing w... J.R. WARD I miss you. I miss you so fucking bad it hurts, but I don't know how to find you even though you'... J.R. WARD V was half way down the hall when he heard a yelp. He hightailed it back, barging through the door. ... J.R. WARD You're looking at that chick like you want to roll her up in a taco and put your hot sauce all over ... J.R. WARD Oh, man there's a marathon of Beaches running tomorrow night. Can we go after ten so I can see it on... J.R. WARD Forever..." he murmured against her. " I'll hold you down..." ~ Trez 'The Shadows' Page ... J.R. WARD Mary frowned. A vampire doctor. Talk about exploring your alternative therapies. J.R. WARD How can you stand to have me near you?" "The only thing I can't handle is your leaving. J.R. WARD V chuckled. "I had to do something to shut you up. Every damn time I've run into you since I grew it... J.R. WARD All I know is, she's a pounding in my chest that I can't ignore. . . hell, that I don't WANT to igno... J.R. WARD Fine. If I can't have you, then you do the taking. Have all of me, part of me, a small piece, whatev... J.R. WARD I will not fall in love with you," she said. "I can't let myself. I won't." "That's all r... J.R. WARD Stop it. Do not feel safe with him. The Stockholm Syndrome is not your friend. J.R. WARD V rolled the Aquafina bottle between his palms. "How long have you wanted to ask me the question? Ab... J.R. WARD Butch nodded as if he knew exactly what was doing. "Like I said, my man, it's whatever. You and me? ... J.R. WARD And second, I don't think there's much of a market for your particular brand of psychology." "... J.R. WARD Gimme an S! A T! An O! A C! Followed by a K-H-O-L-M! What's it spell? HEAD FUCK. - Jane J.R. WARD I believe there's a hand that guides us. It just isn't always a gentle one. Or one that seems fair a... J.R. WARD Okay, okay, okay … go to your corners, boys. This is a nice Aubusson carpet you’re standing on. ... J.R. WARD Butch didn't live in his own place. He didn't spend his own money. He had no job, no future. He was ... J.R. WARD Listen to me. You have the fashion sense of a park bench and the interpersonal skills of a meat clea... J.R. WARD As his ears rang and his heart broke for her, he stayed strong against the gale force she let loose.... J.R. WARD When her blue-black eyes lifted to his, everything disappeared. Their bodies dematerialized. The roo... J.R. WARD You are the sweetest thug I've ever known. J.R. WARD They don't fit you?" V asked his roommate. "Not the point. No offense, but these are wicked Vi... J.R. WARD Qhuinn: "What is wrong with you, that you care so much about me?" Blay: "What is wrong with you... J.R. WARD Butch tightened his grip on his cell and wished there were an app that let you reach through a phone... J.R. WARD Man" Rhage muttered, "someone hit this place with the Hallmark stick." Until it broke. J.R. WARD The truth was...he was in love with her. Totally over-the-line, no-going-back, not-even-dead-would-h... J.R. WARD The male's diamond eyes locked on Payne, and though she hadn't seen him in forever, she knew who he ... J.R. WARD Do you think I haven't noticed? You can't wait to be free of me. I drink and then you bolt up, as if... J.R. WARD Wrath was in a bad mood, and he knew this because the sound of the doggen waxing the wooden balustra... J.R. WARD All of us are taking the night off," Wrath said abruptly. "We need some regroup time." Rh... J.R. WARD For shit’s sake, it wasn’t like there was a twelve-step for being the Scribe Virgin’s kid: J.R. WARD The righteous do not always do right, but their souls remain pure. J.R. WARD I have peanut M&M's up there." "Not my style" "Raisinets." "Feh." "Sam Adams... J.R. WARD I want to see the front of you.” “That’s what all the girls say.” “Do you expect... J.R. WARD I ejaculated about ten minutes ago and the stuff was black. So everything is not normal." J.R. WARD Dedicated to: You. There will never be another like you. For me...you are the one. Ye... J.R. WARD Vishous screamed. The only thing that was louder was the pop as the hip was relocated, as... J.R. WARD Written on the mirror, revealed by the steam, were the words, I love you, Jane. J.R. WARD I don’t think my sister is old enough to have sex.” “V, she’s the same age you ar... J.R. WARD Tell you what, you let me go, and I’ll ask you plenty of questions about your race. Until then, I... J.R. WARD I love you. And I'm going to keep loving you even after you don't know I exist. J.R. WARD You’re just too mean to find a grave and lie down”-Tohr to Wrath. J.R. WARD Please, if you would," the butler said, "no throwing the linens. Peaches, anyone?" -Fritz J.R. WARD Maybe I could do it." Darius shot him a dry look. "You want to try to get back into your ... J.R. WARD Whoa. Fangs. She had fangs. She leaned in, prodded them a little. Eating with those puppi... J.R. WARD After a moment, Wrath turned to John. "This is Lassiter, the fallen angel. One of the last times he ... J.R. WARD I'm going to talk to her." "And how's that going to go? You're just going to walk up to her and... J.R. WARD