I’m on the benevolent side of antisocial. I don’t mind people, but I’d prefer not to have a lot of them around.

In so many ways, he had wanted this his whole life—or at least ever since he’d survived his transition and had any sexual impulse at all. This moment was the culmination of countless daydreams and innumerable fantasies, his secret desire made manifest.

I have no words,” he said hoarsely. “And I know exactly what you’re telling me.” Lover Unleashed

Being with Mary was different because...he wasn't the only one who wanted to make love to her. The beast wanted her, too. The beast wanted out so it could take her.

He nodded and curled over his paper, writing quickly. As his words took form on the white page, she got to watch him...and realized she never wanted him to go. She wanted him here beside her forever.

It felt odd to realize she was frightened more by what he might know, and not of what he might be.

If I can live through the events,” she said, “I can get through the memories.