Maya Banks Quotes

She smiled and squeezed his hand. "I swear I don't know what to do with you, Steele. You are forever keeping me off balance. Just about the time I think I have you figured out, you do something that completely changes everything." "Good," he said in a smug tone. "I'd hate to think I was becoming predictable. ~ Maya Banks

The only thing I'm sure of is that I've waited entirely too damn long to have you. ~ Maya Banks

I love you. You will always have my love. ~ Maya Banks

I really can't stomach you when you get all philosophical. ~ Maya Banks

Cut the sarcasm. It makes you sound like an even bigger asshole ~ Maya Banks

You think I hate you, but that's not true, Rusty, and if you ever actually lowered your hackles around me you'd realize that I only want to make sure you're safe. ~ Maya Banks

Right about now, he'd like to have a stamp that said "Mine, stay the hell away" to put right on her forehead. ~ Maya Banks

If you're asking me if I have blood on my hands then yeah, no doubt. ~ Maya Banks

Embrace the pleasure. Reach for it. ~ Maya Banks

The doctor gave him a look of sympathy. "We won't have a choice. If left untreated, both mother and child could die. The only cure for eclampsia is delivery of the baby. We're doing tests to determine the lung maturity of the baby. At thirty-four weeks' gestation, the child has a very good chance of survival without complications."

Ryan dug a hand into his hair and closed his eyes. He'd done this to her. She should have been cherished and pampered during her entire pregnancy. She should have been waited on hand and foot. Instead she'd been forced to work a physically demanding job under unimaginable stress. And once he'd brought her back, she'd been subjected to scorn and hostility and endless emotional distress.

Was it any wonder she wanted to wash her hands of him and his family?

"Will…will Kelly be all right? Will she recover from this?"

He didn't realize he held his breath until his chest began to burn. He let it out slowly and forced himself to relax his hands.

"She's gravely ill. Her blood pressure is extremely high. She could seize again or suffer a stroke. Neither is good for her or the baby. We're doing everything we can to bring her blood pressure down and we're monitoring the baby for signs of stress. We're prepared to take the baby if the condition of either mother or child deteriorates. It's important she remain calm and not be stressed in any way. Even if we're able to bring down her blood pressure and put o ~ Maya Banks

I love you," he said fiercely. " 'Tis not true that I kept a part of my heart locked away from you. You own all of it, lass. You've always owned it. I didn't give it to you. You took it from the very start. ~ Maya Banks

She looked up to see all three of them looking at her. She put her spoon down, knowing she wasn't going to be able to eat until they got the elephant out of the room.
What happened a year ago ... shouldn't have happened, she said in a low voice ~ Maya Banks

Promise me, man. If anything ever happens to me, promise me you'll take care of
Angelina. She's something special, Micah. Heart way too big for her own good. I worry
because she doesn't see everyone for who they are. She's too busy looking for the good.
I've tried to get her to adopt some cynicism, but the truth of the matter is, she wouldn't be
the same girl if she did. ~ Maya Banks

If you keep gathering those reins, lass,
you and the horse are going to end up back
where you came from. ~ Maya Banks

She had as much personality as a pit bull and the pit bull was probably friendlier ~ Maya Banks

You'll always be home with me. And home for me is wherever you are. No matter where life takes us, as long as we're together, it's all I'll ever ask for. ~ Maya Banks

The first step in becoming smarter was to admit what a dumbass you were. ~ Maya Banks

This doesn't just involve you, honey. If it did, then what you suggest might be the best option. But it involves Shea and, by proxy, everyone at KGI because now you and your sister both are part of us. We don't run from a fight. It's not what KGI is about. KGI is about family. It's about protecting what matters the most to us. It's about never letting anyone take what is ours. You and Shea are ours now, we'll protect you with our last breaths. ~ Maya Banks

Was he demanding? Hell yes, but he wasn't selfish. He took. He was ruthless in his demands. But he gave her back so much. Not just materially but emotionally, though he'd likely deny he did any such thing. ~ Maya Banks

Taking the leap felt appropriate. Only it wasn't just a short hop. It was a full plunge off a cliff. ~ Maya Banks

Yeah, it's you. It suits you. I wanted something to match your eyes, but I also wanted something that reflected your personality. Your vibrancy. ~ Maya Banks

He'd never get over her. He knew that without hesitation or doubt. He loved her. As deeply as it was possible to love another person. And God, he wanted her. Every day. In hit life. As much a part of him as he would be of her. ~ Maya Banks

Bet they'll change their minds when they meet the right woman," she murmured. "A few months ago I would have disagreed," he said ruefully. "Now, not so much." She smiled at him. He was cute in his befuddlement. But she had to hand it to him. He was taking their relationship - or whatever the hell it was they had - very well. He hadn't seemed to fight it at all, though she had no idea what had gone on in his mind, especially when she'd been missing for so many weeks. Maybe in that time he'd come to terms with his feelings for her. It had definitely solidified things in her mind. But then she'd already fallen hard and fast from the very first night they'd spent together. ~ Maya Banks

When a woman submits to a man, it's the most precious gift she can give. Herself. Unreservedly. The man has to respect and honor that gift above all else. Even if he respects nothing else in the world, he must respect the woman in his care. It's his sworn duty to protect, honor and cherish his submissive. To take care of her and provide a safe haven. Someone who would put his own needs above his woman's is no man. ~ Maya Banks

And maybe that's was her biggest crime of all. Making him fall in love with her. ~ Maya Banks

Most men bought a flashy sports car, had an affair or hooked up with a girl barely out of school in their midlife crisis. Apparently he did bizarre things like fall in love and throw away a multimillion-dollar deal. ~ Maya Banks

Never run out on me again. No matter what happens, you stay and fight. Yell at me, argue, throw something at me, whatever you want to do, but never walk away from me. Promise me that. ~ Maya Banks

Life works however the hell you make it work. ~ Maya Banks

I'll call you mine. ~ Maya Banks

And you'll go to bed knowing you are mine and that you belong, heart and soul, to me. ~ Maya Banks

Ooo-kay," she began slowly. "You want to have sex with me. You want to have sex with a woman to whom you've never spoken more than a few words at a time. Tell me something, Steele, is this one of those situations where any pussy will do? Is it a guy thing, coming off a mission and you'll dip into the first available well you can find?" He looked completely taken aback by her blunt language. Surprised even. Then he seemed to figure out that it was possible he'd just been insulted. "I don't fuck around," he growled. "I'm clean. I use condoms. I haven't had sex in a year." "All righty then," she said, more than a little surprised at his admission. "Maybe a little more than I needed to know." "If you're sleeping with me, you need to know. ~ Maya Banks

This is hard ... Never said it would be easy. Nothing good ever is.'
Josie & Ash ~ Maya Banks

One of these days, you're going to quit running every time we get close. ~ Maya Banks

You don't want me. How could you? You know nothing about me. ~ Maya Banks

His gaze narrowed and she could see his
hands twitching again like he'd love nothing more than to throttle her. She was beginning to think it was an affliction of his. Did he go around wanting to choke the life out of everyone or was she special in that regard?
"I'm afraid 'tis an urge that is entirely original to you," the laird barked.
She clamped her mouth shut and closed
her eyes. Mother Serenity had vowed one day Mairin would regret her propensity to blurt out her least little thought. Today just might be that day. ~ Maya Banks

Maybe I didn't always know what I was missing, but it was you. Always you. ~ Maya Banks

God, you have a beautiful laugh, and your smile. Jesus, it knocks the breath out of me."
"You can't talk to me like that, nobody says things like that to a woman he just met. It's insane."
"I just did. And I plan to keep saying them until you believe every word. ~ Maya Banks

I want to go home."
His first reaction was to shout, "Nay!" It took all his restraint not to shout the denial. A cold fist of dread clenched his throat and squeezed relentlessly. She wasn't happy. Even a fool could see that she was miserable. ~ Maya Banks

No matter what she heard, how could she think it? I love her, damnit. How could she not know? ~ Maya Banks

I'm not wearing any underwear. ~ Maya Banks

You have two seconds to tell me what the fuck you did to her, or I start carving you up into tiny pieces. And it won't be quick and it won't be painless. I'll make you bleed and suffer, but you won't die. You'll only wish you had, Skylar spat. ~ Maya Banks

Yea, kinda hard to be mad when he says shit like that. ~ Maya Banks

Impulsively, she leaned across the truck and kissed him on the cheek. He glanced over in surprise when she pulled away, but pleasure glowed in his eyes.
"What was that for?"
"Just seemed like the thing to do," she said.
"Well, feel free to do it more often," he encouraged. "I assure you I won't mind. ~ Maya Banks

Forever. Mine. With me. Wherever life takes us. I want my life to be with you. Marry me, Maren. ~ Maya Banks

First rule of seduction. At least one of us has to get naked. Preferably you," he murmured.
Nervous apprehension replaced some of the excitement. It was silly. He'd seen her naked. Many times. They'd made love before. But for her it was like the first time all over again.
"Hey," he said softly. He drew away and tucked a finger under her chin, prompting her to look up at him. "We'll take this as slow as you need. If I could make love to you with you fully clothed, I'd do it, but I think we both know that's not an option."
She giggled and felt some of her unease leave her.
"Let's not take it too slow or we'll both be old and decrepit before we ever make love."
"Mmm, I plan to make love to you until they put me in the grave. That's what they make Viagra for."
She leaned into him and hugged him fiercely as another laugh escaped.
"Make you a deal. We undress together. Last one naked is a rotten egg."
She yanked away as she said the last and immediately began peeling her clothes off.
"Oh hell no," he sputtered. "Maybe you don't remember what a competitive family you married into."
"While you're talking, I'm getting naked," she taunted.
A wicked glint sparked in his eyes. "I fail to see how I lose either way. ~ Maya Banks

She figured if people were dumb enough to believe that crap, they didn't deserve the truth. They probably wouldn't believe it anyway ~ Maya Banks

He wanted to tie her to him in ways she'd never escape. But they'd be the most loving, silken ties in the world. ~ Maya Banks

G'night, Van. Love you. ~ Maya Banks

And now Genevieve had taken over. He'd move the sun if that's what it took to ensure her safety and happiness. Nothing was more important than her security. His focus was and had to be solely on her, for she had no other to champion her cause. If he didn't see to her happiness, who would? ~ Maya Banks

Evil genius! I so admire that in a person. Usually I'm the evil bitch of the group ~ Maya Banks

You want to be dominated. ~ Maya Banks

I'm going to take a shower, I want you naked and in bed when I get back. ~ Maya Banks

I understand that to be strong, your mind has to be strong and focused. It has to heal just like your body had to heal. The mind is a very peculiar thing. Your brain has a way of protecting itself and you from devastation ~ Maya Banks

There's always a choice. It's what you do with that choice that matters. ~ Maya Banks

Eyes," he snapped. "On me, Mia. Always on me. You don't come with your eyes closed. I want to see everything you have when I'm inside you. You don't ever shut me out. ~ Maya Banks

You need to worry less about what everyone else thinks and focus on what makes you happy ~ Maya Banks

She absorbed too much of the world around her and it affected her. That wasn't something she could change, could she? ~ Maya Banks

I'll take that as my cue to mind my own business ~ Maya Banks

Then it's too bad I don't belong to you. ~ Maya Banks

Alien to him, gripped him by the balls, freezing his insides. He rubbed at his chest in an effort to alleviate the discomfort and closed his eyes, trying to rid himself of the images the threat had invoked. ~ Maya Banks

If I have to bar the door, I will. I can be a
very accommodating man, lass, but you've
sorely tried my will. I've given you until tomorrow
to trust me with whatever you're
hiding. After that, I can promise you won't
like my hospitality any longer."
"I don't like it now," she said crossly. She
waved her hand in his direction. "You can
leave. I'll only be going to bed now. ~ Maya Banks

How do you explain why the sun rises every morning? How do you explain the stars in the sky? How do you understand why no two snowflakes are alike? Some things just are, baby. And this is one of them. I can't give you pretty, dressed-up answers that are so polished they don't even sound sincere. I can only tell you that for me, it's you. It's always going to be you and nobody else. Fuck explaining it. I don't need an explanation. I just need you. ~ Maya Banks

He didn't show you affection. He didn't do things for you because he knew you'd love them. And, baby, that's wrong. Your relationship with him was all about him. Not about you. It was about what he could take from you without having to give back. And that's ten sorts of fucked up. It's no way for a man to treat a woman he's supposed to cherish and protect. ~ Maya Banks

Want your obedience. I expect it - no, I demand it. I don't relish nor will I enjoy the idea of punishing you. So if you seek to bait me so that you enjoy the thrill of discipline, you're sure to be disappointed. ~ Maya Banks

He walked hesitantly toward her and then wrapped his arms around her in a gentle hug.
"You just looked like you needed one," he said. ~ Maya Banks

I gave my word," Crispen said stubbornly.
"You said a McCabe never breaks his word."
Ewan shook his head wearily. "I'm beginning
to regret telling you of things a McCabe
doesn't do. Come, let's sit in the hall so you
can tell me of these adventures of yours. ~ Maya Banks

He shook his head. No games, Serena. That isn't what this is about. If you want games of cat and mouse, disobedient slave to punishing master, you're better off with someone else. As much as this is a fantasy and not your reality, in the time you're with me, it will be real. In all ways. ~ Maya Banks

When he reached the doorman, he stopped.
"Did you see Miss Christian come in a few minutes ago?"
The doorman nodded. "Yes, sir. She got here just before you arrived."
Relief staggered him. He bolted for the elevator. A few moments later, he strode into the apartment.
"Kelly? Kelly, honey, where are you?"
Not waiting for an answer, he hurried into the bedroom to see her sitting on the edge of the bed, her face pale and drawn in pain. When she heard him, she looked up and he winced at the dullness in her eyes.
She'd been crying.
"I thought I could do it," she said in a raw voice, before he could beg her forgiveness. "I thought I could just go on and forget and that I could accept others thinking the worst of me as long as you and I were okay again. I did myself a huge disservice."
"Kelly…"
Something in her look silenced him and he stood several feet away, a feeling of helplessness gripping him as he watched her try to compose herself.
"I sat there tonight while your friends and your mother looked at me in disgust, while they looked at you with a mixture of pity and disbelief in their eyes. All because you took me back. The tramp who betrayed you in the worst possible manner. And I thought to myself I don't deserve this. I've never deserved it. I deserve better."
She raised her eyes to his and he flinched at the horrible pain he saw reflected there. Then she laughed. A raw, terrible sound that grated across his ears.
"A ~ Maya Banks

You don't understand. How could you? We were in the worst sort of hell. We weren't living day to day or even hour to hour. We survived minute by excruciating minute. The next day was an eternity away and we didn't want it. Death wasn't the enemy. It was our salvation. ~ Maya Banks

I'd give you the world if you asked. ~ Maya Banks

I can't apologize for reacting the way I did, but I can guarantee you it will happen again. You seem to have the knack for getting under my skin like no one else. ~ Maya Banks

But love isn't about causing pain for the person you care about, ~ Maya Banks

I love how you look at me. ~ Maya Banks

You're a wonderful man, Steele. And behind that tough-as-nails exterior lies a heart of gold." "Yeah, well, don't feel the need to tell everybody that," he said gruffly. "You're the only one who needs to know that kind of information." She grinned. ~ Maya Banks

It doesn't matter. I love you. That's it. That's all. I hope to hell it's enough. ~ Maya Banks

She won't be alone. I'm not leaving her. ~ Maya Banks

Holy shit,' Ash murmured.
'Oh, it gets worse.'
Ash lifted an eyebrow.
'Yeah, apparently when I decide to be an asshole, I go all the way. ~ Maya Banks

Love made her patient. It made her hopeful. ~ Maya Banks

For the love of God, what was he thinking? She was pregnant with his child, he couldn't remember her and yet he was ready to tear both of their clothes off and damn the consequences. Well, at least she couldn't get pregnant again ... ?. ~ Maya Banks

Attraction doesn't follow a set of rules, you know. But I know that I don't look at the others like I look at you. ~ Maya Banks

She's the one, Pop. ~ Maya Banks

I want him to burn for me, to not be able to go a day without touching me, holding me, caressing me. He'll be an excellent lover. I want a man who knows how to please me, ~ Maya Banks

She sat down on the bed next to Crispen,
and he snuggled into the crook of her arm.
"I'm getting you dirty," he whispered.
"I don't care."
"What are we going to do, Mairin? ~ Maya Banks

Perhaps I'm tired of waiting for something I may never find. ~ Maya Banks

You'll fight, damn it. You'll not give over this easily. God is not ready for you yet because I am not through with you. You're going to wake up and you're going to give me the words I've waited on for so long. Telling me you love me on the battlefield as we both lay dying doesn't count. You'll give them to me and mean them or so help me I'll bury you in unconsecrated ground so that you never rest and you'll be forced to dwell in this keep with me for eternity. ~ Maya Banks

I resented you for inserting yourself so fully into my life, and then one day I realized I couldn't imagine my life without you ... ~ Maya Banks

Fantasies were safe. It was a break from reality. A chance to act on desires for a short period of time. ~ Maya Banks

You were perfect. ~ Maya Banks

He wrapped one arm around her waist, and cupped her nape with his other hand. This time when he kissed her there was none of the restraint she'd seen in the past. It was like kissing an inferno.
Hot, breathless, so overwhelming that her senses shattered. ~ Maya Banks

I need your dominance, your strength. Your control. I need that structure. It centers me. It reminds me that I have a place in this world. With you. ~ Maya Banks

Guilt is bullshit. I don't want it. Don't need it. ~ Maya Banks

Who loves you, Ren? ~ Maya Banks

It's okay to expect more from the people around you. That doesn't make you unreasonable. It makes you smart. ~ Maya Banks

She looked angelic in sleep, dark lashes resting against pale cheeks. Her blond hair was tousled and in disarray and spread out. Over his pillow. He frowned. She'd even stolen his pillow. ~ Maya Banks

Decide what makes you happy and damn what anyone else thinks or says ~ Maya Banks

You're a hard-core cynic ~ Maya Banks

I don't deserve your love or your shine, but I want it because with you I can feel the sun. I don't want to go back to those shadows. ~ Maya Banks

You want to ditch this place and go get a beer? ~ Maya Banks

Now that we're finally alone, you're going to listen to what I have to say. ~ Maya Banks

I want babies too," he said huskily. "Daughters as beautiful as you are. ~ Maya Banks