Catherine

“The other bodyguard, Hardin, grinned, showing his crooked teeth. “Sidewinder. Like the snake.” The room was silent, waiting for his point. “You know what they used to call the Green Berets when we were active?”

Ty tried hard not to roll his eyes. Behind him, Kelly answered wryly, “Snake Eaters.”

Both security men chuckled. “Best watch out, Sidewinders. Don’t want to get eaten.”

Nick barked a laugh. “I appreciate the offer, Hoss, but I got someone taking care of me already.”

Hardin squared his shoulders, his face growing ruddy.

“Don’t worry, you’ll find that someone special,” Kelly assured him, his voice sincere.”
― Abigail Roux, Ball & Chain

“„What the shit is this?“ Kelly asked.
“Goddamn it!” Nick shouted. Something banged in the darkness as they all remained still to let their eyes adjust. “Unfuck your shit, Scotland!”
― Abigail Roux, Ball & Chain

“Look, I love you." Kelly told him. "You love me. We've bled for each other. Why can't that turn into more?”
― Abigail Roux, Shock & Awe

“You are not a fool,” he whispered. “You can never be a fool. You’re total class from top to toe. You’re also a klutz. Own that, baby, because it’s cute and because it’s you. If you learn to accept yourself just as you are, learn to laugh at your quirks instead of hating them, show the world all that’s you without tryin’ to hide things that are not even a little unattractive, that makes you more attractive. What you got is a fuckuva lot. You own all of it and let it all hang out, you’ll go off-the-charts.”
― Kristen Ashley, The Will