A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities Quotes

“Oh, but I like yeh like this, caught and squirming against me, such good little prey.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“There are not, I am afraid. All of the fish Daddies, as yeh say, have fled the area. There are reports of predatory southern women in the village,” he said gravely. “And such women need things like bears to keep ’em in line, so it is. They’d walk all over a poor wee fish Daddy.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“As if he sensed her staring, his head rose and his attention was on her. The corner of his mouth lifted in a shy smile. Oof, that kind of smile could knock a girl off her feet.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“He crossed his arms and did his best to loom.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“No, we don’t. What should we bring?” he asked, though he mouthed “Honey cakes,” at the same moment she said it aloud.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“This morning, she’d been convinced she was getting close to finding something she’d looked for her entire life. She’d had no idea she would find it and something far more precious than she’d ever imagined.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“Sirin, I told yeh, I wouldn’t dare presume—“ “Oh shut up, you silly bear,” she said with a blush.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“Berne, you didn’t steal me from anyone,” she assured. “You think anyone I was in a relationship with would let me go haring off into the wilderness alone like this?” He scoffed, “Sure, I’d not. I’ll tell yeh that.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“And you’re leading me to believe you've bound her to yeh already?” Gunna asked, eyebrow raised. “I have.” Berne gulped, and looked over at Sirin with a pained expression and mouthed, “Sorry.” Sirin frowned at him, obviously confused. He reached down to her wrapped arm, the one with his bite. He poured all of the compassion and pleading into his eyes as he could. “Please understand,” he whispered, “I’m just trying to help. Just try to trust me.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“It wasn’t that he needed someone to wait for him with dinner prepared. What he wanted was having someone waiting for him, to greet him with kind and loving words,”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“Well, it feels nice to be wanted! Most people I know aren’t happy to see me darken their door,” she said with a wry chuckle. “Are yeh pulling me leg?” He frowned as he handed her the bowl and turned to fill his own. “Anyone disappointed to see yeh would have to be touched in the head.Why you’re adorable an—”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“Lady damn me for a fool,” she growled, rubbing her hands down her face, “why did I think that this was a good idea? Will I never stop rushing in? Is this just who I am, single-minded to the point of recklessness?”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“Berne burst out laughing. It was rich and sonorous, and it reminded her of roasted caramel. She loved the sound of his laugh, she decided.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“She bit her lip, yes, this was a fellow who would be able to manhandle a solid girl like herself. She would not mind one bit, she decided.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“Just like carrying my nieces, says I. Ha! Just like carrying the girls my arse! No, carrying Sirin was not the same, and it was likely a big mistake.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“Only an hour ago, she’d charmed him with her silly little voices and wonder at everything, her sudden giggles, and happy dances. She was supposed to flit wildly from each thing she found fascinating, careening here and there on a whim. And now, she lay motionless in a hole”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“After a moment, she started humming to herself. What a silly wee woman.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“She would prove her dedication to the Lady—gorgeous strangers and dreams of domestic happiness be damned.13”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities

“She tapped her lunula for stealth and speed, somehow knowing he’d chase her.”
― Kass O'Shire, A Polar Expedition and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities