“Arik didn’t know how long he’d been in hell. Time was one never-ending, no-lube f&*k when you were in the dark and in agony.”

“You two have a lot of balls coming here."Kynan gestured to Arik. "He does. I'm charmed. Nothing can hurt me. Or my balls.”

“I hate you.”“I know,” he whispered.“Kiss me.”He didn’t hesitate.”

“Did you accomplish anything in your meeting with Kynan and Arik?” Limos, looking proud of herself, bobbed her head excitedly. “I broke Arik’s ribs.”Reaver exhaled on a deep sigh. “Anything else?”

“How much time do you have? On Earth, I mean.''I honestly don't know.'His entire body went statue still. 'I don't want to lose you. I know that makes me sound like a pussy, but I don't.”

“Horseman. I know you were born back when women were thought of as little more than brood mares and slaves, but it's the twenty-first century, and we can do anything a man does.”

“You really believe that? He took a step toward her.' I'm risking Sin's life by putting off what I have to do to Kynan. I'm doing that for you. Not for Kynan or my brothers. I took a knife for you. I've kissed you over and over when I never kiss anyone. So why the hell would I want to see you suffer?”