02UndatedHe kissed my lips, his skin warm in spite of the cool winter wind whipping past us. His whisper would have been lost on me before, but now I heard every word. “What do you want, Raven?Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
03UndatedThe vortex. You can see the entire galaxy up there. More stars than you ever knew existed.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
04UndatedEverything okay?”“I’m not sure, but it’s not shittier, so that’s something.”She laughed. “Still an optimist.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
05UndatedFor the record…” I took her hand and held it up. “These are the only hands I want on me.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
06UndatedHe crossed his arms over his chest, "I don't get why you push everyone away.""This isn't the time to talk about this.""Should I set up an office visit?Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
07UndatedHe shook his head. "Those waves are begging us to ride them. Talking can wait.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
08UndatedI thought when you finally kissed me, I'd be able to walk away." He shook his head, his voice lowering to a throaty whisper. "I was dead wrong.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
09UndatedHunter scooped her up into his arms as if she weighed nothing and carried her over to the bed. He laid her down and then moved behind her to spoon her, his arm holding her close to his chest. His lips brushed her ear. "Before you push me away, you have my word that once you're asleep, I'll go in the other room, okay?" ...Without moving, she whispered into the darkness, "What if I don't want you to go?Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
10UndatedHunter walked out of the waves, and without any pretense, he wrapped her in his arms. She looked up at him, her eyes searing his.He bent his head lower, his voice a raspy whisper. "I've never met anyone like you.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
12UndatedMan..." He blew out an exasperated breath. "Do you push everyone away this hard, or is it just me?Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
13UndatedHe pressed his lips to her shoulder, whispering along her soft skin, "I'm right where I want to be.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
16UndatedShe covered his hand with hers over her abdomen. His was so much bigger than hers and had probably fired guns, rifles, and god knew what else, but right here, right now, his tenderness broke down her will as sure as any grenade.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
17UndatedI love surfing, but ---" his gaze wandered over the thin sheet covering her body before he met her eyes again " --- no wave could ever compete with you.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
20UndatedShe kissed his chest. "Thanks for letting me into your heart." He tucked her hair behind her ear. "You walked in like you had a key.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
21UndatedThe nine Greek Muses, awakened again for this generation of man and meant to inspire mankind forward in the sciences and the arts.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
22UndatedWhy don't you come with me to the station? We can talk, and I'll treat you to a bad cup of coffee." "You make it sound pretty tempting.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
23UndatedHe twisted the heavy gold ring around his finger. It had been in his family for generations, passed down to each eldest child along with the family mission of once again ushering in the Golden Age of Man. His great-great-grandfather had been the first of their Order to make physical progress toward the ultimate goal: to free the powerful prisoners from the center of the Earth.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
24UndatedEvery generation, the nine daughters of Zeus are reborn, and with their rebirth are also nine Guardians. They will be marked by the gods, and given gifts to protect his treasure. Their abilities will only be unlocked when they find their muse.Lisa Kessler / quote ↗
