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" When they do, I reach up, laying my hand on his cheek. Our kisses turn heated. My legs squeeze Honey Badger’s sides, causing him to trot ahead next to Wayra. When Trey notices, he has to rein in our spix, breaking our kiss. We both look over at Wayra, who is smirking at us. He nods his head in greeting to Trey. “Sir.” Trey nods back. “Wayra.”“Did you need something, sir?” Wayra asks with amusement in his tone. “No. I have everything I need,” he replies. “Carry on.” Trey pulls us back behind Wayra once more.
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― Amy A. Bartol , Sea of Stars (Kricket, #2)
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" Giffen’s large hand is cupping my chin as he kneels in front of my jump seat. “Kricket,” he says while shaking my head to try to get a response from me. Groaning, I mutter, “Are you really shaking my head right now? It already hurts like a spix kicked it, so stop!” “Getting in touch with your spirit animal, were you?” His question is flippant, but there’s relief in his tone that he can’t hide. “Yeah, it said to give you this.” I raise my middle finger at him. He stares at it, because the gesture means nothing to him. “I should take your finger?” he asks. “I hate you,”
Bartol, Amy A. (2015-03-31). Sea of Stars (The Kricket Series Book 2) (p. 285). 47North. Kindle Edition. "
― Amy A. Bartol , Sea of Stars (Kricket, #2)
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" I’m dangerous?” I snort disbelievingly. “Very,” he replies plainly. “I don’t feel dangerous, I feel small and exposed,” I say, turning my face away from him. “Evie, you’re the most dangerous creature I have ever encountered, and I have encountered them all,” he says, playing with my hair. "
― Amy A. Bartol , Inescapable (The Premonition, #1)