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" I want to give you anything and everything you ask for, Danika.” Relieved, she sagged against the mattress. “Thank you.” “But making myself forgettable for you,” he finished, “I cannot do. You’re going to haunt my dreams for all of eternity. I have to know I meant something to you.” “You do,” she said, tortured. Her gaze dropped to her legs as she drew up her knees. “And that’s the problem.” “Resist me if you must, but do it later. After. I’ll even help you. Here, now, give me everything. "
― Gena Showalter , The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld, #3)
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" Fight this. Fight him! She tried, she really did, but a dark tunnel beckoned her, dragging her closer and closer to the edge. “Where is…my mom? My sister? Grandma?” “I’m sure they are fine.” Fingers brushed her brow, softly smoothing her hair behind her ears. “I want…to see…them. I won’t…sleep. Can’t make me. Hungry.” “I’ll feed you.” A petal-soft press of…lips? Yes, lips against the corner of her mouth. She inhaled deeply, suddenly drowning in the scent of man and spice and inexplicably happy for it. “Hate you,” she said, wishing she meant it. “I know.” He whispered directly in her ear, his warm breath traveling inside. “Sleep now, angel. You are safe. I will allow nothing else to happen to you.” She "
― Gena Showalter , The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld, #3)