Traci

“Mal did as he was told without a backward glance at any of them. Tom did see him hold up his middle finger as he left.

He guessed it was kind of like his gang sign. Or his message to the entire world.”
― S.E. Jakes, Catch a Ghost

“She came before she could stop herself, a small pop of release. Panting, she ripped the goggles off and found Peabody gaping at her.

"It wasn't a walk on a quiet beach," Eve managed.

"I could see that. What was it, exactly?"

"A couple of mostly naked guys and a big satin bed." Eve blew out a breath, set the goggles down. "Who'd have thought she relaxed with sex fantasies?"

"Ah, Lieutenant. Sir. As your aide, I believe it's my responsibility to test that unit. For evidence control."

Eve tucked her tongue in her cheek. "Peabody, I couldn't let you take that kind of risk."

"I'm a cop, sir. Risk is my life.”
― J.D. Robb, Rapture in Death

“I would have chosen you over anything," Zane hissed. He pulled back, breaking Ty's hold, bunched the front of Ty's shirt in both hands, and jerked Ty forward until they were nose-to-nose, until Ty's feet weren't solidly on the floor. "My job, my family, my wife. I would have given my life for you! But you! You can't even given me the truth!”
― Abigail Roux, Touch & Geaux

“But the thing that this guy finally realized is that, after he made peace with himself, he was still lost without his girl.”
― June Gray, The DISARM Series Boxed Set