Every animal on the planet attracts mates with the goal of reproduction. Frogs swell their bodies. Male gorillas beat their chests. Have you ever watched a male lobster rise up on the tips of his legs and snap his claws, demanding female attention? Attraction is the first element of all animal reproduction, humans included
Becca FitzpatrickMy arms hurt from how tightly Patch held me. โNow thatโs what I call a scream,โ he said, grinning at me.
Becca FitzpatrickThere was movement along the fringe of Chauncey's vision, and he snapped his head to the left. At first glance what appeared to be a large angel topping a nearby monument rose to full height. Neither stone nor marble, the boy had arms and legs. His torso was naked, his feet were bare, and peasant trousers hung low on his waist. He hopped down from the monument, the ends of his hair dripping rain. It slid down his face, which was dark as a Spaniard's.
Becca FitzpatrickWalk out,โ he repeated. โWe need to talk.โ โAbout how you need to sacrifice me to get a human body?โ I asked, my tone light, my insides feeling leaden. โThat might be cute if you thought it was true.
Becca FitzpatrickBiggest dream?โ I was proud of this one because I knew it would stump him. It required forethought. โKiss you.โ โThatโs not funny,โ I said, holding his eyes, grateful I didnโt stutter. โNo, but it made you blush.
Becca FitzpatrickHis words filled my heart to the brim. I loved him in a way Iโd never be able to express in words. He was part of me. And I was part of him. Tethered together for the rest of eternity.
Becca FitzpatrickDo you ever think of moving back?" "To Coldwater? Heck, no. England suits me fine. These Brits love my accent. The first time Gavin asked me out it was just to hear me talk. Lucky for him, it's one of the things I do best." All teasing left her eyes. "Too many memories back home. Can't drive down the street without thinking I see Scott in the crowd.
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