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“I think dogs come to you when you need them just as much as when they need you.”
― Karina Halle, Winter Wishes

“You are my greatest weakness because I have no defense when it comes to you.”
― Kristen Callihan, Managed

“And then you opened your mouth. All that love, all that loyalty, all the innocence, even though life had kicked you around time and time again, and all I wanted to do was let some of that sweetness and light touch me. I’ve never had very clean hands, but the first time I touched you, that first gasp out of that perfect mouth, the first time I thrust into you, God, Dovie, you made me feel like I was the king in a land of second chances.” I was stunned.”
― Jay Crownover, Better When He's Bad

“He would always be something sharp and deadly on the inside, something that could be used to destroy, but every blade needs a sheath and every gun needs a holster to protect it. I had no problem offering myself up as the thing that kept this particular weapon secure.”
― Jay Crownover, Honor