14 Quotes by Kaylea Cross

He knew she had to be exhausted and he just wanted to take care of her. He nuzzled her hair and she turned in his arms, pressing her nose into the base of his neck and breathing him in as she slid her hands up his back. Liam hugged her close, his whole body tightening at the feel of her against him. It had been so close out there tonight. He’d almost lost her, would have died himself earlier if not for his body armor. “Do you know how much I love you?” she whispered, her voice slightly unsteady.

I bled with you that night, and every day since.

He forced air into his lungs, willed his heart to slow down.

Yeah.” The anger and shock were fading, replaced by an awful helplessness that felt a whole lot worse. “I can’t believe anyone would hurt her like that.” He looked up at him. “Honest to God, Nate, she’s a sweetheart. How in hell could someone do that to her?

He held her gaze, let everything he felt for her show in his eyes. “Love you, darlin’.” She rewarded him with a tremulous smile and reached up to touch his face. “Show me.