Quotes by Stacey O'Neale

Mate. He’d told Hayden he would stick to his routine. That meant watching the game at her apartment on Sunday and maintaining their friendship. His logical mind fought against his growing urges. Last night, he couldn’t have a simple conversation without touching her. And she didn’t make things any easier. He could smell the desire pouring out of her. It took every ounce of his self-control to hold himself back. At times, it was painful. “I know what I’m doing. I’ve got the situation under control.” Cam laughed. “Like you did yesterday? Dude, we both know it’s only going to get worse. You’re like a ticking sex bomb.” Deep down, Kaden knew he was right. Annabelle would become an irresistible, unquenchable thirst. Ordinarily, she would feel the same pull, but there was no way to know how a human would react. “There’s no such thing as a sex bomb.” Cam spread himself flat across the sofa with his arms crossed behind his head. “Yeah, well, there definitely should be.” “Be serious.” He sat up. “I’m trying to tell you, it’s foolish to fight the bond between you. You’d be better off going with it and letting the panties drop where they may.” And what would happen if he did bond with her? There was no chance it would ever work out between them. He had to hide who he was from the world. A life with him meant Annabelle would have to lie to her friends and family about their relationship. He would never be able to marry her or give her the children she wanted. They’d talked about her dreams for a white picket fence and a family. Even if she were willing to give up those things, wouldn’t he be putting her life in danger? A dull ache formed in the pit of his chest. “You know that’s not possible.” If he could somehow push away these human emotions of his, maybe he stood a chance of keeping her in his life. Maybe someday he could actually be happy for her if she found a suitable mate. He dug his fingernails into the palms of his hands at the thought of her with a human. “I have to go. She’s waiting for me.” “Don’t forget the condoms,” Cam shouted out. “Matter of fact, you might want to double up. With all your pent-up frustration, there’s bound to be an explosion.” “Hilarious,” he replied, shutting the door behind him as he made his way toward his truck. Once inside, he slid his seat belt on and leaned back against the head cushion with his eyes closed. Filled with self-doubt, he worried that he wouldn’t be able to handle it. But he had to. For the sake of everyone he loved, he had to find a way.

Then it’s settled.” He pulled her into an embrace. “It’s been a long night for both of us. How about I drive you home?” Inhaling a deep breath, she was overwhelmed by the woodsy scent of his bare skin. Desire surged through her—a euphoric sensation, vibrating all the way to her core. A second later, her nipples pebbled. Worried he might notice, she pulled away from him, covering her chest with her crossed arms. What was happening to her? “I think that’s a good idea.

The moment she opened the bakery door, his blue eyes had filled with desire. No man had ever looked at her so intensely, like at any moment he would rip her clothes off and ravage her on top of one of the tables. Tension built between her legs as his eyes slowly took in every inch of her. But when he’d kissed her—her body exploded. Everything she’d wanted over the last year had come to fruition. Then, just as fast, he’d disappeared.

He cupped her face in his hands, crushing his lips into hers. Angry and raw after all these months, he couldn’t hold himself back any longer. It wasn’t gentle or sweet. It was powerful and full of need. A quiet moan escaped from her throat, inciting another rushing wave of desire through him. Her lips parted, inviting his tongue inside her mouth.

She moaned in playful disappointment. You shouldnt have canceled. It would be fund to take a picture. Youll be laughing at this years from now.

Dude, we both know its only going to get worse. Youre like a ticking sex bomb.

After he left the planet with his brothers, hed imagined hed live out his life alone. That was until he met Annabelle. His memory lingered back to the day he stepped into her bakery. His brothers were still unpacking when he decided to take a walk into town. The first time he saw her, she was placing muffins into a customers bag. Even with her messy hair bun and stained pink apron, she was pure perfection. His entire body warmed when he got a backside peek at her pink tank top and itty bitty jean shorts. Before he knew what was happening, hed gone inside and sat down in the same booth he sat in now. And when she came to the table to take his order, shed bit down on her bottom lip. Hed known then those lips would complicate his life, but he had no idea just how much.

Is mind melting your power? No, mostly I give orgasms. Cam wiggled his eyebrows at her. Lots and lots of mind-blowing orgasms.

If the lords of the underworld cant bring me out of this funk, no one can.

Its foolish to fight the bond between you. Youd be better off going with it and letting the panties drop where they may.

Hilary peered over her shoulder at Cam, letting her eyes lazily take him in, See you soon, tiger. They both watched as the door closed behind her. Cam made a moaning sound with a wild expression across his face. Shes going to be fun to tame.

Cam placed his hand on her shoulder. Its not too late. A thick lump swelled in her throat. I acted like an idiot. Thats not a problem, he replied in a comforting tone. Hes been acting like an idiot for weeks now.

You should go upstairs and relax a little. Take a nap or read one of those books that make your cheeks burn. She playfully squinted at him. How would you know what I look like when I read? He leaned forward, crossing his arms on the table. I like watching you read. Really? she questioned. Why? Its sexy the way you react to the stories, he whispered. Your gestures are usually simple like a giggle or a gasp. But occasionally, your nipples harden.

A rush of cold air blew against his face as he left her bakery. While he walked, Kaden tried to convince himself the date wasnt a big deal, but it was. The nervous energy swirling in his stomach gave him away. Hed never been on a date. Ever. He had met his wife the day they were bonded. He wasnt even sure of the proper protocol for a human date. His brothers had one-night stands, not dates. There was no way he could ask them. Theyd never let him live it down. Perhaps he could find the answer on Google? With all he had learned since his arrival, he was confident he could figure this out. Besides, this was a date with Annabelle - the one human he had made a connection with. After everything they had been through, taking her out on a date should be easy. What could possibly go wrong?

Since the moment I saw you, all I can think about is ways to get you out of that dress. Squeezing her perfectly rounded ass, he softly growled. So yeah, I like it.

There are things I need to say first. Things you need to hear before we go any further. She tensed. Oh, God, are you married? He chuckled. No, nothing like that. Good, she replied, letting out a relieved breath. I want you to know youve made this very difficult for me. I had a speech prepared. Then I see you like this. His finger continued to trail down her stomach, tracing the rim of her panties. And I cant even remember my damn name.

Youre into her. Youre into the girl we came here to kill.

Now when you say staring, are you including yourself in this assessment? I recall you taking in the view on several occasions.For the last time, I was not staring at you. I was a terrible liar. Now, if youre done, Id like to finish asking my question.

I gotta say, I was really feeling the robe, but theres something about a girl in cartoon pajamas that does it for me.

He smirked and sat up Simmer down, Jelly Bean.