In this cage, behind these bars, I think of you and me.

— Kenya Wright

I shoved his arm with all my strength, but it wouldn’t budge. His waist rippled with sculpted muscles. His chest and shoulders bulged and spoke of great strength. It was one thing to assume he had a big frame, another to have it confirmed with the moon's light.

— Kenya Wright

I shuddered at the thought of what I would do for her if she asked—kill, steal, desecrate the holy god Bambi, destroy cities and masses of people just at her command.

— Kenya Wright

I think I could have loved you.

— Kenya Wright

It used to be that when I made mistakes like this or came close to losing my life, I would just call Miguel. He'd drop it all to come to me—his movies, media engagements no matter how big they were, and even his criminal activities went on hold for me. It made me think he cared. Miguel canceled an appearance on the Dave Letterman show just because he called me and thought my voice sounded like something was wrong. He directed his gaze to the bruises decorating my face. “You said you weren't hurt.” With those big arms, he picked me up and slammed the door behind us. “When I ask you if you're okay, you tell me the truth.

— Kenya Wright

I’ve been waiting for you for a very long time.” I raised her off my shoulders, lowered her to me, and guided her legs around my waist. “Why did you take so long to come to me?”“If I knew you were here, I would’ve come so much sooner.

— Kenya Wright

Lay down, please.” Samuel’s voice stroked my ears like a man seducing his lover after they’d suffered a long absence.

— Kenya Wright

Me, following her home. Her, thinking she's alone. For hours, I watched her paint, sat in the darkness, and marveled.

— Kenya Wright

Melody.” His voice was a tormented whisper on his lips.“Yes,” I said.”If you ever need to escape, come to me.”“What?” I asked.“Just come. I won’t. . . I would never hurt you.”“But—”“You’re all that matters to me.

— Kenya Wright

Miguel came to my restless mind, as he always did when I slept. Old memories never left me alone.

— Kenya Wright