Shawna Jalbert

“I lift my head, taking in her facial features, “Don’t ever feel guilt, because I’d let this entire place burn to the fucking ground just to cover you from the flames. You, my pretty girl, are worth every damn burn I would suffer. With me as your shield, you’re untouchable.”
― Jodie King, Hollow Hellion

“amusement dancing on his face as he responds. “Was that a threat?” My jaw tenses as I stare at him squarely. “Yeah, it was. I’ll stab you in the neck. You may scare everyone else here, but not me.” His gaze traces a heated path down my chest once more. “Fuck, I love it when you talk murder to me,” he breathes out, a devilish grin tugging at the corners of his lips.”
― Jodie King, Hollow Hellion

“He can’t even screw you right. He’s a fucking embarrassment.” Defensiveness creeps up my throat. “He’s a good person, unlike you. You sound jealous,” I bite back, my words sharp. “Yes, yes I am fucking jealous. I’m feeling murderous that he has the luxury of having his fucking hands on what’s mine when he doesn’t deserve it.” My face screws up with confusion “Yours?” I scoff. His hand tightens on the back of my neck as he peers deep into my eyes with seriousness. “Yes. Mine,” he growls possessively, the way he said “mine” trembling down to my core.”
― Jodie King, Hollow Hellion

“I am interested in you. All of you. Your sad eyes, your soft smiles, your tears, your courage, and your worries. I am at your side now, and I will be at your side until you tell me to leave. I do not need a khui to tell me who is the mate for me. You are mine and I will take every moment with you as a gift.” “But what about—“ “If my khui resonates for someone else? I will not let it.” He grins, utterly confident. “My heart is for you and you alone.” “That’s not how it works, Aehako.” “That is how it will work for me,” he says, ever stubborn. “And if your khui should resonate for another, I will send you to his arms with gladness for your happiness.”
― Ruby Dixon, Barbarian Lover