“Just like your father, Ryanblunt, abrasive and cursing like a sailor. He moved closer until he was just inches from him and added with a wink, Everything I liked about him.”

“You are weak with love for her, brother.”

“I thought a wolfs mindset was just to take?I am not just looking at you through the eyes of a wolf, Cora. I am looking at you through the eyes of your mate. It is the only thing that has allowed me...”

“Planning to stay on your leash, wolf? Or would you rather let loose?”

“Sounds like the effect of wolfs blood to me, he said, winking at her.You think?Attacking without thinking? Just reacting instantly? Yeah, thats wolf mentality.”

“Cora, you can turn around now. Your virgin eyes wont be offended any longer.”

“I want my world to start and end with you.”

“You know how you have a good meal and you got gravy left on the plate. The gravy was so good that you dont want to leave it on the plate but you dont want to be a pig about it? So you take your bre...”

“She rubbed her cheek on his chest like a sleepy cat. I like when you hold me.Dios, she was going to break his heart. I like when I hold you too.”

“Why didnt she wake me up?Havent you heard the expression let sleeping dogs lie?Ryans eyes narrowed. Werewolves are not dogs, Shaye. How many times do we need to have this damned conversation?”

“Why didn’t she wake me up?”“Haven’t you heard the expression ‘let sleeping dogs lie’?”Ryan’s eyes narrowed. “Werewolves are not dogs, Shaye. How many times do we need to have this damned conversation?”

“Innocent? Tell me human, who among you is innocent? Who among you has not destroyed without need or hurt without pity? Should a lion ponder his role in thinning the herds? Does he question whether ...”

“As we pass the mirror in the bedroom, my attention is drawn to the lovely couple in the reflection. There is a man, tall with broad shoulders. His red hair cut short. He has nothing but a towel on....”

“Good evening and good night.”