Phury nodded. "And if she lives with us, we get to keep the cat.

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.

Ehlena: Look, the reason I called was -- Rehv: Because you needed an excuse. You shut me down in the exam room, but really wanted to talk to me. So you called me on the phone. And now you have me. (That voice dropped even lower) Do I get to pick what you do with me?

I feel as though I am shelved. That I have been given the words to the story of my life, but that I have remained largely unread.

Do you think I haven't noticed? You can't wait to be free of me. I drink and then you bolt up, as if you've had to force yourself to endure my presence." She'd started to sob then. "I've always tried to be clean when I come to you. I spend hours in the tub, washing myself. But I cannot find the dirt that you see." -Marissa to Wrath

You've always had me ... and my heart. My soul. Everything. I wish it hadn't taken this long for me to man up.

What happened to you?" she asked. "I got hit in the side." "With what?" "A knife.