“I’d do anything for you.” And she knew he meant it. “Even before you healed me, you gave my life back, a reason for living. I adore you, I worship you. I love you beyond all reason.”

“I came from Thailand for you, because Mia said she could probably get you here. I'd have come from Zimbabwe, Outer Mongolia, or a prison in Central America. In truth, I came through hell getting here....because for me that's anywhere you're not.”

“Why are you looking at me like that?"Like I want to push you to the floor and lick every inch of your pretty skin? Can't imagine.”

“I don't need rose petals and moonshine. It's three in the afternoon on a Thursday, and I will die if you don't kiss me.”

“I dare you to shuck your clothes, go sit in that chair, and execute my truth. -Taye”

“Are you ready?""To strip that dress off you."God, he was good for her self-esteem. This guy would never choose TV and beer over her.”

“Okay, you need to eat something. Before we do anything else, you have to eat." "I just did."I gave him a hard look, but his face was entirely innocent. He was fucking with me, right? He had to be. "Man cannot live by pussy alone," I said.”