" Last night you slept alone because you’d had a hell of a day and I’d promised myself I’d keep you safe. When I get back today, I can take you home, I can take you to a friend’s, or you can stay here.” His gaze slid over her like a lover’s touch. “But you won’t sleep alone.” His husky voice was almost hypnotic. “And I can’t guarantee you’ll get much sleep. "

― Jennifer LaBrecque , The Big Heat (Big, Bad Bounty Hunters, #2)