My Book Boyfriend #27

My Book Boyfriend is hosted by the awesome blogger Missie at The Unread Reader.   What is My Book Boyfriend you might ask.  Well it is a weekly meme where we talk about a literary crush including stats, a picture of what you imagine he looks like and some quotes from him that make you swoon.  If you are interested in participating please check out Missie blog The Unread Reader.  

This week's pick is:

Valek from the Poison Study series by Maria V. Snyder

With the memory of his stunning physical display fresh in my mind, I gazed at his strong face.  His flashing and dangerous blue eyes had always taken my attention.  I had learned to read his facial expressions as a survival tactic but I had never really looked at him in this way before.  He was a study in contradiction.  The man who carved delicate statues was also capable of disarming seven opponents without breaking a sweat.

Valek is described as being in his late-twenties-early-thirties with a muscular build, dark hair, blue eyes and a strong, angular face.   His job is the Chief of Security and his is the most dangerous man in Ixia.

Valek was liquid in motion.  As I watched him, one word came to mind: beautiful.  His movements had the speed and cadence of a complex dance performance.  In comparison, his adversary resembled a newborn colt, lurching and jerking his arms and legs as if this were his first time on his feet.  Valek's smooth lunges and graceful parries disarmed his opponent in no time.

"Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." Valek's warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine.
 "But you slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart."
“That sounds more like a poison than a person,” was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me.
“Exactly,” Valek replied. “You have poisoned me."   He rolled me over to face him.  Before I could make another sound, he kissed me. 

What do you think of Valek?

Thanks to Missie for hosting this meme.