Half-man, half-beast, all nightmare. The shapeshifter warrior form.

The human body is an amazing organism. It can go from dead tired to completely alert in a terrified blink.

One look at Rebecca and Aunt B would have an instant apoplexy. Raphael’s eyebrows furrowed. “My mother’s approval isn’t necessary.” Aha. “Does she know that?

Cats randomly refuse to follow orders to prove they can.

Did the Order return your sense of humor as part of the severance package?

Would you care for something to drink?” “Is it poisoned?” “It’s Saturday,” I said. “We only serve poison during the week.

I came to the table, pulled up a chair, and sat. “Everyone brought a pet. I feel left out.” An enthusiastic howl broke the silence, and Grendel bounded through the doorway. He galloped through the steak house, skidded on the floor, smashed into my chair, and dropped a dead rat on my lap. Awesome.