" You are far from bloodless,” he said into her ear. “On the contrary. You stick your chin out and practically invite people to bash up against you.” His thumb pressed harder into her arm as his voice lowered. “And I will admit it, Miss Boyce: I find the prospect of a bashing irresistible. I’m always looking for new ways to break my head open.” “You’re raving again,” she whispered. “No. You take my meaning. That’s the joy of seducing an intelligent woman: you follow me perfectly. "

― Meredith Duran , Bound by Your Touch