Midnight Unbound Quotes

“She started to reach for the door and was shocked to feel his fingers clamp down around her wrist. Shocked, not because she found his touch offensive, but because of the jolt of heat—of pure, sensual awareness—that brief connection sent through her body.”
― Lara Adrian, Midnight Unbound

“My brave, beautiful Chiara,” he muttered. “God help you if you want me as much as I want you.”
― Lara Adrian, Midnight Unbound

“You are a complication to be sure, Chiara Genova.” He lifted her chin on the edge of his hand. His black irises swallowed her up, flecks of glowing embers mesmerizing her with their kindling heat. “You are also the most extraordinary woman I’ve ever met. And I would do anything – sacrifice any part of me, including my last breath – to keep you safe.”
― Lara Adrian, Midnight Unbound

“Chiara.” Her name was a raw warning. “This isn’t a good idea.”
“I think it’s an excellent idea.” She stepped in closer to him. “There’s something going on here with us. I know you feel it too. I know you don’t want to feel it. I’d like to deny it, too, but I can’t.”
― Lara Adrian, Midnight Unbound

“I have no need for soft words or tender concern,” he told her, praying she would heed it as the warning he intended. “Don’t expect me to provide those things to you, either. That’s not who I am. Look at me only as a weapon. A deadly one you’d be wise to steer clear of until this whole thing is over.”
She didn’t cower, even though he’d made grown Breed males tremble with less venom than he showed her now. She drew her shoulders more squarely, her eyes narrowed as she slowly shook her head.
“You’re not a weapon, Scythe. You’re flesh and blood. You’re a man.”
― Lara Adrian, Midnight Unbound

“Ah, fuck.” Chiara’s queen slid diagonally across the board, into a space that left his king wide open and unprotected. None of his other pieces could block her next, fatal move. She smiled sweetly. “Checkmate.” “Another round,” he growled, determined to redeem himself.”
― Lara Adrian, Midnight Unbound

“Jesus, could he take up any more space?”
― Lara Adrian, Midnight Unbound