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“A craving to crawl out of my skin hits me like a bullet to the chest. It’s not a new sentiment. It’s an urge I feel at least once every hour. A potent desire to be anyone but myself. To live any life but this one.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Deception

“My mind wanders and I drift off into La-La Land. I dream about Thalassic City. About opportunity. And second chances. About actually living.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Deception

“I know I should look away but I can’t. It’s as if my eyes are superglued to him.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Deception

“Broad shoulders fit snugly under his white shirt, and taut muscles flex in his arm as he grips a tray. He’s not a muscle-bound freak though, thank God. I don’t like that “I have boulders in my biceps” look that a lot of guys seem to favor these days.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Deception

“She bends over, whispering in my ear. “Have you ever been with a guy?”
“Yes,” I say, even though that quick fumble with Luca Parry in the factory closet doesn’t count for much. He was all grabby hands, sloppy mouth, and slimy tongue. It’s an experience I’m in no hurry to repeat. Ugh. A severe shiver travels up my spine with the memory.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Deception

“I’m not much of a liar. A hoarder, a hider: most definitely, yes, and sometimes I’m dishonest by default because I find it difficult to share that innermost part of myself with others. But never a conscious liar. I don’t think I have it within me to deliberately mislead anyone.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Deception

“A loud peel of laughter travels up my throat. Something out of the ordinary has finally happened, and it sends a spark of electricity directly to the dull lump in my chest.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Deception

“He raised a brow at another abrupt change in the conversation. “Are you disappointed I couldn’t dodge a couple bullets?”

A real smile teased her lips as she lowered her coffee mug. “On the contrary, I’m a sucker for a guy with scars, so for your protection, we should probably stick to the case.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“He seems like a good guy, but we need to focus on finding Nia’s killer, and then finish the theater. We don’t have time for distractions. No men.”

“Yeah, yeah, I know.” Mel rolled her eyes.

“Inspiration before intercourse.”

Callie chuckled. “I should put that on a T-shirt.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“He rested a hand over hers. “Ever since I met you, keeping it professional has been practically impossible.”
“So it’s true.”
“Which part?”
“You could get in trouble for seeing me.”

He raised her hand to his lips, brushing a kiss to her knuckles. “I can handle a little trouble. How about you?”

Scars and a thrill seeker. Gods help her…”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“He took the spatula and smiled, and she headed for the bedroom, only stopping once to see if he was watching her ass wiggle under his shirt.

He chuckled. “I’d have to be dead not to look.”

“I’m glad to see you’re in good health.” She grinned.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“Suddenly, I’m struck by the magnitude of the moment. Hurtling through the air becomes freeing, not terrifying. This time last year, I was suffocating within the confines of my life. I would’ve done anything to escape. That my life has come full circle is as exhilarating as it is scary.
Life is for living.
For moments like this.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“He roars laughing as he raises our conjoined hands to his lips. “Have I told you lately that I love you?”
“About ten thousand times.” I smile.
“Get used to it, Alma Sadie,” he says, tucking an errant strand of hair back into my elegantly coiffed chignon. “Because I’ll never tire of telling you.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“I’ve told him personal things about myself. Private things I haven’t told others. Things I haven’t yet had the time to confide in Logan.
In this moment, I regret it all.
In this moment, I know that Haydn and I will never again be friends.
In this moment, I want to punch him in the face until he bleeds.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“I’m not going to be caught unawares again,” Haydn argues. “Loving her made me weak. Foolish. And it was totally pointless anyway, because she has only ever loved you.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“Rushing to my side, he palms my face before I can protest. “That’s exactly the issue, though. You don’t know your own mind. It’s full of the secrets of your past, and instead of trying to understand that, you are charging pig-headed down the wrong path.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“You look exhausted,” Logan says, his eyes raking over me. “Why don’t you try and catch some sleep.”
“All your nocturnal activities must be taking a toll,” Haydn mutters not too discreetly under his breath.
“The same could be said for you,” I retort, in no mood to ignore his renewed mean streak.
“That’s rich coming from you.”
“Haydn.” How Logan can manage to convey such potent meaning with one word is sheer talent. And I’m eternally grateful, because it shuts Haydn up.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“We don’t have time for all this personal drama.” My eyes flit between Logan, Haydn, and Ax. “And it’s not fair on the others. The atmosphere is horrendous because of what’s going on between us. And I’m so tired of it. All of it.” I take a step back. “I’m not discussing this anymore, with any of you.” I glare at the three boys. “So sort your shit out, and get your act together. Until then,” I say, turning around. “Leave me the hell alone.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“Haydn lets out a low whistle. “You’re a real piece of work.”
“It’s okay,” I say, turning to face him. “I got the memo.” He arches a brow. “The one that says you hate my guts. There’s no need to rub it in.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“I’m terrified to pose this next question, but I need to know. “Do you feel differently about me now?”
His face softens. “You’re still you. The same girl I fell in love with. Nothing has changed.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“I wouldn’t change a thing. I want you. I’ll always want you.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“Stop talking like we are done for. Like this is the end. We are getting out of here. I don’t know how, but this is not how our story ends.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“Haydn snorts. “Only gullible, lovesick fools spout that mushy crap.” Thank the stars that his tone is teasing, because I can sense Logan’s patience waning.
“When you find the right girl, I’m so going to make you eat your words. And I’m going to thoroughly enjoy rubbing your nose in it.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“Super-fast, he reels me into his arms, holding me in a tight embrace. “I can’t lose you, Sadie. I just can’t. Every day I die a little more inside.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“. “Fancy a midnight swim?”
“In this?” I gesture at my fancy-pants dress.
Hauling me in to his naked chest, he pins me with a wolfish grin. “Without it was more what I had in mind.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“Plastering his hand behind my neck, he pulls my mouth to his. The intensity of the kiss takes me by surprise. I think he’s trying to bury the memory by kissing it out of my mind.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“You are such a dork,” I exclaim as my fingers flit over the multitude of images and videos of Will Smith. Pinned quotes and sayings are highlighted, and I chuckle when I recognize a few. “Oh. My. God. Did you actually learn these on purpose?”
He reels me into his arms and kisses the top of my head. “Will I be cementing my dork status if I answer affirmatively?”
“Absolutely.” I look up into his beautiful eyes. “But I only love you more for it.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“But I can’t force myself to remember my hidden past or purposefully unravel the mystery of my heart. Secrets are usually buried for a reason.”
― Siobhan Davis, Saven Defiance

“I don’t think I’d feel any more violated if he’d stripped me bare. I might as well have lain down before him openly exposing all my flaws and my fears, inviting him to psychoanalyze me.”
― Siobhan Davis, Finding Kyler

“I was wrong last night. Kyler isn’t just trouble. He’s an apocalypse-level disaster waiting to happen. I need to find some fallout shelter to hide in. And quick.”
― Siobhan Davis, Finding Kyler