Good? No, that didn't go far enough. She'd made him feel… alive. Awakened.

No stonger allies no greater friends no bigger fighters of honor could a king behould then these assembled afore me mine brothers mine blood

The weight of the dead was heavier than the pounds of the body.

I would hold you up. I will ever hold you up and hold you dear, lover mine.

Then how about we start with a shower," he said in the kind of deep voice that made her consider the value of cleanliness.

The Brother's eyes narrowed. "But here's something to keep in mind. You ever hurt him on purpose and I will consider you my enemy.

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.