His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2) QUOTES

1 " He growled, equally exhilarated and annoyed by
the way she insisted on pushing him back. “I’m going to put you on your knees, Ruby. You’re going to hate how much you love it. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

2 " I’m not capable of turning you down,” he said on a pained laugh, gaze devouring her breasts. “I’m going to take you to my bed and pleasure the fuck out of you. But the panties stay on. It’s nonnegotiable.”
Her entire system rebelled against his words. How could he touch her, kiss her like this, and refuse to take it all the way? It didn't make sense. Men didn't have that kind of willpower, did they? She certainly didn’t have that kind of willpower. “W-what? Is it too late to give a different answer about why I changed my mind?”
“Yes. But don’t worry, baby.” Before she could
register his intention, he’d swung her up into his arms.
“Even with your panties on, it’ll still be the best sex of your life. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

3 " Unlike her, he came from a good family. A prechopped pepper kind of family. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

4 " I didn’t make it one goddamn block yesterday, Ruby.” He swiped an impatient hand through his hair. “Look, we’re both stubborn hotheads, and we’re going to fight. Early and often. But I will never make it more than one block before I come back. That is my promise to you. And I don’t break my promises, either.” Hands on hips, he breathed deeply as if attempting to calm himself. “If I let my fear of losing you keep us apart, I get the same damn result. The only way I can fight that fear is if you fight it with me. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

5 " Do you have any idea how much it turns me on, knowing something of mine has been cradling your sweet pussy all day long? "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

6 " Next time you bend over a table, I’m going to wrap all that hair around my fist and pull your head back. I want to watch your eyes glaze over when I fuck you into oblivion. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

7 " One week? One week was your limit? You said as long as it takes, so where are you?” She swallowed around the tightness in her throat. “You said I was your pain in the ass. Well, get your ass over here so I can be a pain in it. Maybe you gave up after one week, but I haven’t. I miss you, okay? I miss you, and you’re supposed to be outside.”

“Ruby,” he broke in. “Look out your window.” She spun around in time to see him pull up at the curb and get out of his car, still holding the phone to his ear. “I just hit a little traffic. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

8 " charger and dialed Troy’s number while
pacing in front of the window. He
answered on the first ring. “Hey, I’m—”
“One week? One week was your
limit? You said
as long as it takes, so where are
you?” She swallowed around the tightness
in her throat. “You said I was your pain in
the ass. Well, get your ass over here so I
can be a pain in it. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

9 " Every man watching you tonight wanted your tits in his mouth.” He moved across her chest to give a long lick of her other nipple. “But they’re in mine. My mouth. Aren’t they? "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

10 " I’m going to come on your panties. And the next time I see them, I’m going to rip them off with my fucking teeth. Is that clear? "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

11 " It’s simple. You’re for me, Ruby.”

“I’m for you,” she breathed. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

12 " I’m going to put you on your knees, Ruby. You’re going to hate how much you love it. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

13 " Something her father always used to say popped into her head. God hates a coward, Ruby. She tossed her hair over her shoulder and met his stare head-on. “Since you bought me an alcoholic beverage and I’m planning on kissing you, then yes. I’d say this qualifies as a date.” His gaze dropped to her mouth, and she couldn’t stop herself from biting her bottom lip. If the music wasn’t so loud, she knew she would have heard him groan. “Sorry. I can’t kiss you.” Heat suffusing her face, Ruby pushed her chair back and stood. “No kissing, no fun, no gambling. I’m starting to forget why I found you interesting.” Before she could blink, he moved to stand behind her. On either side of her, he laid his hands on the table, effectively blocking her escape. When he spoke, she felt his every word against her neck. “I just watched you bend over a pool table in those ridiculously tight jeans. Over. And over. You think I could stop at kissing? "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

14 " He pulled a Tupperware container out of the fridge and set it next to the carton of eggs. “Why do I get the feeling you weren’t there to catch a Cubs game?” She ignored his question. “Are those prechopped peppers in that Tupperware container?” Troy cracked an egg into a bowl. “Yeah.” “I’m not sleeping with you.” “Jesus,” he choked out. “How did we arrive here from prechopped peppers?” Ruby pushed back her chair and stood, the poster child for nervous energy. “You must cook for girls pretty often to chop up peppers in advance, that’s all I’m saying. So if there are strings attached to that omelet, I don’t want it. No matter how good it tastes, the answer is no. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

15 " With a knowing tilt of his lips, he ran his knuckles over the silky underwear, up and down, shifting the material over her achy, sensitive flesh. Her back arched on the pillows, and she whimpered. “Soon, there won’t be any barrier between us, Ruby. Just skin on skin. It’s going to be so fucking sweet. But tonight I’m going to make you regret saying no.” “Who said no?” She shook her head once. “Not me.” Laughter rumbled in his chest. “You said no matter how good the omelet tastes, the answer is no.” One knuckle pressed and held firm against her clitoris. “Next time, maybe you’ll say yes. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

16 " You like that, don’t you?” Troy’s voice sounded raw, sensual. “I can tell by the way you’re working those fuck-me hips. You’re going to work them exactly like that for me later. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

17 " God, please touch it. It hurts so bad,” he growled, freeing himself from his pants. “I’ve been going mad every morning, knowing you were up here all naked and soft. I’ve got to have you now, baby. Let me have you or I’m going to lose my mind. I can’t think. I can’t think. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

18 " Troy rose from the bed and walked to his chest of drawers. He pulled a pair of black boxer briefs from the top drawer and handed them to her, watching her warily for some type of reaction to what they had just done, before turning his back. She shimmied out of her underwear and slipped on his, glad for the warmth they provided. After a minute, he climbed into bed and pulled her back against his chest to plant a kiss on her shoulder. Ruby automatically stiffened at the tender gesture. He laughed under his breath. “Now you’re shy? What happened to the girl who walked out of my bathroom naked?” When Ruby didn’t answer, Troy sighed. “Sleep now, hustler. You can go back to being your difficult self in the morning. I’ll even let you run your mouth as much as you need to. All day long. But when the time comes where I take you to bed, that’s when I put a stop to it. Can you live with that?” “I’ll tell you in the morning,” she whispered, grateful for the darkness. “Fine. Good night, Ruby.” “’Night. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

19 " Do you have any idea how much it turns me on, knowing something of mine has been cradling your sweet pussy all day long?” Without warning, he thrust two thick fingers inside her with just enough force to make her cry out, bring her up on her toes. He didn’t move them, only held them there, high and tight inside her. Ruby’s head fell forward on a moan that was equal parts frustrated and relieved. He’d finally filled her. But she needed so much more from him, and he seemed determined to take his time. “You walked around with your naughty secret all day, didn’t you? Did you think of me while you sat in class wearing my underwear? Did the thought of me get you all wet, baby?” His thrust his fingers deeper. “Answer me or you’ll get no more. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)

20 " You marked up my neck last night with that filthy mouth of yours. And you know what else?” Troy felt his defenses slipping. Against his better judgment, he looked down and immediately got lost in her green eyes. “I like it. Having your marks on me. "

― Tessa Bailey , His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2)