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01Undated

You put me through hell. On purpose. Made me suffer. And there’s no end in sight. I don’t know what the fuck you’re doing, ace, but this Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde shit ain’t cutting it with me.

Sylvia Day / quote

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02Undated

Contentment and happiness didn't exist in my life for more than a few moments at a time, and they were really only illusionary. There was always something hidden. Lying in wait to spring up and ruin everything.

Sylvia Day / quote

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03Undated

His hand reached up to his chest and rubbed at the area over his heart as if it hurt him.

Sylvia Day / quote

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04Undated

What is it with you, sex, and modes of transportation?

Sylvia Day / quote

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05Undated

You know how it is - some hot guys don't make your hormones go crazy, while some unattractive guys have massive sex appeal. This guy had it all.

Sylvia Day / quote

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06Undated

I'm still not sure I didn't hallucinate the conversation while overdosing on his pheromones.

Sylvia Day / quote

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07Undated

You and me, baby girl, we're too jaded. We just want mind-blowing sex with someone who knows we're fucked up and accepts it.

Sylvia Day / quote

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08Undated

There wasn't a woman alive who could resist a man who paid attention to her, who made her feel like she was the only other person in his world.

Sylvia Day / quote

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09Undated

It's a full time job with a part-time companion.

Sylvia Day / quote

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10Undated

I’ve always seen you, angel. From the moment you found me, I’ve seen nothing but you.

Sylvia Day / quote

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11Undated

Oh, Eva." He rubbed his cheek against my damp face. "I must've wished for you so hard and so often you had no choice but to come true.

Sylvia Day / quote

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12Undated

Are you sleeping with anyone?” The question was asked so casually it took a second to process what he’d said. I inhaled sharply. “Why is that any business of yours?” He looked at me and I saw what I’d seen the first time we’d met—tremendous power and steely control. Both of which had me taking an involuntary step back. Again. At least I didn’t fall this time; I was making progress. “Because I want to fuck you, Eva. I need to know what’s standing in my way, if anything.

Sylvia Day / quote

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13Undated

I want there to be happily-ever-afters for the fucked-up crowd. Show me the way, Eva honey. Make me believe.

Sylvia Day / quote

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14Undated

He was the kind of guy that made a woman want to rip his shirt open and watch the buttons scatter along with her inhibitions.

Sylvia Day / quote

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15Undated

You forget who submits, Eva,” he said gruffly. “I’ve given up control for you. I’ve bent and adjusted for you. I’ll do anything to keep you and make you happy. But I can’t be tamed or topped. Don’t mistake indulgence for weakness.

Sylvia Day / quote

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16Undated

It's probably best for me to work off some energy before I get you naked. I'm sure you'd like to be able to walk tomorrow.

Sylvia Day / quote

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17Undated

I can't go long without you either, Eva. You're an addiction...my obsession...

Sylvia Day / quote

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18Undated

I loved the way he kissed me, as if he had to, as if he'd go crazy if he didn't and had nearly waited too long.

Sylvia Day / quote

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19Undated

B.O.B. and I have a longtime understanding - when we're done with each other, we know exactly which one of us has been used, and it isn't me. Good night Gideon.

Sylvia Day / quote

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20Undated

Romance isn't in my repertoire, Eva. But a thousand ways to make you come are. Let me show you.

Sylvia Day / quote

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21Undated

I love you, Gideon.”“God.” He looked at me with something that resembled disgust. Whether it was directed at me or himself, I didn’t know. “How can you say that?”“Because it’s the truth.”“You just see this”—he gestured at himself with a wave of his hand. “You’re not seeing the fucked-up, broken mess inside.”I inhaled sharply. “You can say that to me? When you know I’m fucked up and broken, too?

Sylvia Day / quote

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22Undated

You definitely have the voice for phone sex, but I've got to go. I have a date with my vibrator.""Oh, Eva." Cross spoke my name in a decadent purr. "You're determined to drive me to my knees, aren't you? What will it take to talk you into a threesome with B.O.B.

Sylvia Day / quote

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23Undated

Sex that's planned like a business transaction is a turnoff for me..... Listen to yourself. Why even call it a fuck? Why not be clear and call it a seminal emission in a pre-approved orifice?" (Eva to Gideon)

Sylvia Day / quote

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24Undated

Don't. Tell me when, then. And before you say never, take a good look at me and tell me if you see a man who's easily deterred.

Sylvia Day / quote

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