As for happy…The pursuit of happiness may be written into our Declaration of Independence, but that only means our founding fathers were hopelessly sentimental. You don’t pursue happiness. You pursue...
As I started along the path, I noticed a young, dark-haired woman. But not Mina Lee. This one was taller than me, with long black hair that curled over her faded denim jacket. Native or Latina. She wa...
Are you calling me a poseur? I should be offended.You could prove me wrong. I stuffed my bag in, took out my binder, then gestured at the cigarette in his hand. Smoke that.In here? I think that’s agai...
And this clothing is getting burned, I said as I raked a comb through my tangled hair.There’s a fireplace downstairs, Corey said. I’ll take it for you right now.I gave him a look. Once I have somethin...
A distant splash told us someone had gone in the water. Retrieving the bodies? Removing identifying parts from the helicopter? It sounded far-fetched, but if you kidnapped kids in a helicopter that cr...
You’ve got this whole power-over-animals thing down a lot better than me, Rafe said, trying for a smile. They like me well enough, but that’s about it. And the healing part, too. You--You don’t have t...
You’ve got some kind of hold over her, and I don’t like it.Rafe leaned over and whispered. It’s a love spell I picked up from a witch over in Nanaimo. But don’t tell Maya.You think you’re funny.No, I...
You’ve got some kind of hold over her, and I don’t like it.Rafe leaned over and whispered. It’s a love spell I picked up from a witch over in Nanaimo. But don’t tell Maya.
You’re getting your tattoo.I threw my arms around Dad’s neck. Thank you!Hey, Mom said. I’m the one who had to persuade him it wasn’t going to turn his little girl into a streetwalker.I never said that...
Your one and possibly only chance to get the answer to every question in the universe, and you’ll ask, ‘Why are bats furry?
You're telling me that you can raise the dead by simply summoning?Yes.My God, she whispered, staring at me.What have they done?Hearing her words and seeing her expression, I knew I'd just done somethi...
You'll wrest a burning sword from an angel, but you're afraid of bats?I'm not afraid of them. I just don't like them. They're...furry. Flying things shouldn't be furry. It's not right. And if I ever m...
You were just worried about me.An exhale, relieved that I'd understood. Yeah.I turned. Because you think I'm worth it.He put his fingers under my chin. I absolutley think you're worth it.But you don't...
You took your meds today, right? he whispered. I nodded. Then use this jar to save it. Save . . . ? Your urine. If you give them some of today's tomorrow, it'll seem like you're still taking your meds...
You think I led him on? For what? Kicks? I don't have enough exictement in my life, so maybe I'll tease a nice guy, get his hopes up, then laugh and skip away?
You taking me to the other kids? he asked.There aren’t any others, Daniel said. We’re the only ones who made it.Moreno laughed. Right. That’s sweet, protecting your buddies. Did you forget we have a s...
You sure about the twin thing? Corey said when Rafe had finished.Yes, I don’t have a long-lost twin brother.I do, I said. Or so I’ve heard.Rafe grinned at me. Yes, but I’m not him.Which is good.Very g...
You look beautiful, he said.You’re parentally obligated to say that.True.
You gotta admit, that’s one sweet power, I said.You think so?Um, yeah. Duh.He glanced over. Well, I think being able to change into a cougar is cool, which you obviously aren’t so sure of. Maybe we ca...
You ever get into that shit again? Lotta trees behind Stonehaven. I’ll string you up from one. And let the crows peck at my corpse? Nah. Doesn’t hurt if you’re already dead.