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 Rehvenge, I’m talking to you more than I speak with my mahmen.” “I thought your mother wa... J.R. WARD Quick question. Does this magical skill with gray matter come with a total lack of compunction for y... J.R. WARD True enough. I say this all the time. Trez looked at his hands. “I didn’t ask for thi... J.R. WARD It's a date, isn't it," she realized. "Praise to the Virgin Scribe, I have a date!" Trez laughe... J.R. WARD Forever..." he murmured against her. " I'll hold you down..." ~ Trez 'The Shadows' Page ... J.R. WARD Never met Ahhh, don't know him, don't care how big he is-if he's standing in our way? I'ma murder th... J.R. WARD And I left the aspirin next to the phone with a tall glass of water. Figured you weren’t going to ... J.R. WARD You have cable?” He nodded toward her TV. She tossed him the clicker. “Sure do. And if I r... J.R. WARD The guy stroked his goatee. "What do you call twenty guys watching the world series?" "The New ... J.R. WARD What the—Have you been crying?" Tohrment demanded. "Are you all right? Dear God, is it the baby?"<... J.R. WARD W:"At least I'm not pussy-whipped!" T:"Nice. Fucking. Suit." --Wrath to Tohr J.R. WARD There was a loud scraping noise as five chairs slid backward. The men rose as a unit. And started co... J.R. WARD The half-human was the hottest thing he'd ever gotten anywhere near. And he'd cozied up to a lightni... J.R. WARD If sex were food, Rhage would haven been morbidly obese. 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 Man, he wasn't going to need a stress test anytime soon. If his heart could get through a kiss from ... J.R. WARD You don't know this yet. But you are Mine - Wrath J.R. WARD ...Bringing the very heavens close enough to touch. It was Zsadist. His eyes closed, his h... J.R. WARD Holy shit." Rehv shook his head and muttered, "Now we know what the zombie apocalypse looks like. J.R. WARD All right, big guy, down you go." Oh,yeah. Bed. Bed was good. "And look who's ... J.R. WARD Mary frowned. A vampire doctor. Talk about exploring your alternative therapies. J.R. WARD You want to poof it or ride back with me? J.R. WARD I can’t… I find that I can’t concentrate. On anything. I can’t really…” Rhage’s eyes d... J.R. WARD It was right then and there that she'd realized there was no quota on misery for people, no quantifi... J.R. WARD The rejection didn't faze him. "Fine. If I can't have you, then you do the taking. Have all of me, p... J.R. WARD I'm not cock-blocking for kicks and giggles. The mothership called 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 Even when there were no more options for the body, the heart's wishes find a way out, and as with al... J.R. WARD Oh, the humanity.... It was a wonder Rhage hadn't blinded himself with all that pop culture. J.R. WARD Fine, good , Mary thought. Then how about dragging your skinny ass out of here and making s... 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 Although she was ashamed to admit it now, the darkness in him had been the largest part of his allur... J.R. WARD I am barren of words. For no sounds from my mouth are worthy of your hearing J.R. WARD What you just had is nothing compared to what I want to do to you. I want my head between your legs ... J.R. WARD She smiled a little. "You are a manipulator" "I like to think of myself more as an outcome engi... J.R. WARD Fine, dandy, she thought. Then lose the shirt, peel off those leather pants, and lie down on my tile... J.R. WARD My name...my name is Mary. I'm here with a friend.' Rhage stopped breathing. His heart skipped ... J.R. WARD It was the wife, John thought. And she was giving this tough guy a tongue-lashing. And the man was t... 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 After a while Mary said, “Zsadist?” “Yeah?” “What are those markings... J.R. WARD The necklace was a good excuse," he murmured. "For what?" "I thought maybe I c... J.R. WARD Thanks for putting me up for it ... trahyner ." As V's eyes flared, Butch said, "Yeah, I looke... 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 The pair of them were staring at the computer screen like two dogs watching animal planet: very focu... J.R. WARD I don't do farm animals. Can't stand hay in your leathers? Or wool in my teeth. J.R. WARD All I see are ankles and wrists--and FYI, you're pulling a Mileyfrickin'-Cyrus with that belly flash... J.R. WARD I think we're dating now" "Come on...I got you naked. You wore a damn corset. And don't get me start... J.R. WARD Darkness will never take me... because I have you. Light of my life, Marissa. That's what you are."<... J.R. WARD What are the rules," The cop said. "There are none." Vishous spread his stance and braced himse... J.R. WARD Because my patient just sat herself up--and I'm not talking about her raising her torso off the damn... 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 What’s next? The size of my cock?” “Hey, even pencils can get the job done—I’v... J.R. WARD V, you know I love you like a brother, right?" "Yeah." "You feed her and I'll tear out you... J.R. WARD Butch: -I hear ya. No one's biz but yours. One question though Vishous: -What Butch: -When... J.R. WARD Word of advice. These have a kick, so don’t suck too hard—” Holy hypoxia, Batman. J.R. WARD He nodded and curled over his paper, writing quickly. As his words took form on the white page, she ... J.R. WARD