Mission Quotes

“Ms. Lawyer stiffened her spine. “Look, I don’t mean to be rude, but Luke and I need some privacy.” “Lady, we’re working. We’re trying to stop people from losing their lives. You don’t seem stupid, so I’m guessing you can read that he’s done with you, but you’re ignoring the signals. I suggest you turn around on those skinny heels and walk out.” Allison’s face went red. “What did you just say to me?” Blair sighed. “You heard me. Look, I don’t do cat fights.” Suddenly, MacKade was at Blair’s side. He threw an arm across her chest. “Don’t antagonize her.” Blair huffed out a breath. “I’m just sitting here.” “I wasn’t talking to you. Allison, don’t antagonize her.”
― Anna Hackett, Mission: Her Defense

“The woman stopped. “Luke, did you arrest this woman?” Blair’s eyebrows rose, and she turned to look at MacKade with wide eyes. “No,” he bit out. “But sometimes he wishes he could,” Blair added. He shot her a look. “I could think of some things to do with my handcuffs.” For a fleeting second, Blair had the far-too-tempting image of him spread out on a bed, naked, cuffed to the headboard. Hot, dirty desire hit like a shotgun blast. She forced the image away and sniffed. “I can pick handcuff locks.”
― Anna Hackett, Mission: Her Defense

“She froze, and he saw something working behind her eyes. Pain. He was a detective, trained to notice the tiniest nuances on a person’s face. Old pain echoed in her eyes. She hid it. “Fine. A couple of hours, and that’s it.” Oh, the detective in him wanted to know what answers she was hiding. The man in him wanted to know what drove her. Damn. Now wasn’t the time. Untangling all of Blair Mason’s layers would require weeks, and maybe a chainsaw.”
― Anna Hackett, Mission: Her Defense

“You’re staying with me, at my place,” he said. “I’m not letting you out of my sight.”
― Anna Hackett, Mission: Her Defense