“This man is like the sex version of Jekyll and Hyde.”

“Now, we have sleepy celebration sex.”

“Well, Mr Ward. Given how much sex we have, I'd say you're the majority shareholder of power in this relationship.”

“The sex is just sex. I can't get close enough to you. The control is because I'm frightened to death that something will happen to you...that you'll be taken away from me. I've waited too long for you, Ava. I'll do anything to keep you safe. I've lived a life with little control or care. Believe me, I need you..please...please don't leave me.”

“I love it. Reminds me of you." "It reminds me of a man I don't like." I never want to hear it again. "I'm sorry." He nips at my neck, drawing his tongue up the length to my jawbone. "My arse is dead.”

“That mans a walking, talking detonate button and you've just pressed it.”

“He's a full grown man of a certain age - of which I now know - and a mouthwatering one at that.”