“You are the finest thing I've ever touched. I want to be careful with you.Hunter, Deeper Than Midnight, Lara Adrian”

“I’m still here, still in love with you, and care about you more than any other guy ever will." -Adrian-”

“But not touching you would be the hardest thing I've ever had to do.”

“All I can think is that I want her more than anything. I want her more than I've ever wanted anything, ever.”

“One of the finest minds I've ever known...even if he was a priest.”

“Of course it's jealousy," said Adrian nonchalantly. "What do you expect? The former love of your life comes back—from the dead, no less. That's not something I'm really excited about. But I don't blame you for feeling confused.""I told you before—""I know, I know." Adrian didn't sound particularly upset. In fact, there was a surprisingly patient tone in his voice. "I know you said him coming back wouldn't affect things between us. But saying one thing before it happens and then actually having that thing happen are two different things.""What are you getting at?" I asked, kind of confused."I want you, Rose." He squeezed my hand more tightly. "I've always wanted you. I want to be with you. I'd like to be like other guys and say I want to take care of you too, but...well. When it comes down to it, you'd probably be the one taking care of me."I laughed in spite of myself. "Some days I think you're in more danger from yourself than anyone else. You smell like cigarettes, you know.""Hey, I have never, ever said I was perfect. And you're wrong. You're probably the most dangerous thing in my life.”