I saw that dark patch on her haunch and I knew when she was human, there’d be a birthmark in the same place. I knew what it meant for her. And I knew what it meant for me.Skin-walker.
I said the same words he’d said to me before he’d let go.It’s okay.A twisted smile. No, not really. But it’ll be okay soon. Or as close as it can get.
I promise not to try to get you back into the woods. He paused. For at least forty-eight hours.I laughed. So you on a schedule.No, I’m impatient.
I never tell that story. I hate it. Hate, hate, hate it. I refuse to let my past explain my present. I grew up, I grew up stronger, I overcame it. End of story. From the time I was old enough to reali...
I know that just means you understand. At least, I hope you do.I do.
I had to take responsibility, even if it meant saying no to an authority figure, because I was the authority on me.
I glanced up to see Liz and smiled. Thank you. I just went along for the ride. After that happened- She waved at Derek. You know how blind people need Seeing Eye dogs? Well, apparently werewolves coul...
I don’t have the same symptoms as you guys, he finally said. But I know you think I’m something, too. Something supernatural.There were two other terms on that list, Daiel said. and .Which are…?I hav...
I don’t believe the parts about demons and all that, but I can see maybe having some power to sense bad vibes in people. I mean, it’s not like she’s saying I’m a vampire or a werewolf. That would be c...
I couldn't get through this last book.He didn't even just skip ahead to read the sex scenes, Helia said. Which is what he normally does with your paranormals.Patrick turned to Gabriel. This is your re...
How did Rafe make it back so fast? Same way we did. He stole a ride. A motorcycle. In his case, though, he skipped all the steps between. No tortuous trek through the woods--he’d landed relatively clo...
He walked beside me, so close I could smell woodsmoke on his jacket. I thought of warning him that there was a ban on campfires with the dry weather, but that sounded snotty. I’m sure he knew. I’m sur...
He pulled back, barely a fraction, but I knew he was hurt. Why was it so easy to do that these days? For both of us. He wouldn't want to talk about something, and I'de be hurt. Or I wouldn't want to t...
He called after me, How old am I, Maya?I turned. How the hell should I know? Whatever you’ve told the school, I’m sure it’s a lie anyway.
For the last hour of our trip Jeremy ran through the do’s and don’ts. Most of them were don’ts. The simple act of dining now came with even more rules than Miss Fishton had for the kindergarten sandbo...
Common courtesy dictates that we never drain the lifeblood of anyone to whom we've been formally introduced.
But that's what dreams are for—to weave reality and fantasy and memory and stitch together something you can't hope for in waking life. To fulfill that little part of you that wants something so bad.
Better not stick around or I might ask you to join me.Rafe chuckled. If I thought you were serious, I’d take you up on that. I was just coming in to do a better job washing up. There wasn’t any water...
Better kick it up a notch, he said, as he drew alongside me. I know you really want those extra holds.And I’m sure you really don’t want to make them. But don’t forget the second part. You win, you go...
Anyone who beats our Sweet Sixteen gets to kiss her. The lineup forms behind me.Brendan got behind him. Daniel grinned at me and joined. The other guys filed in.Oh my God, I said. What are you guys? T...