Humans are threatened by anything different, and their response is to fight. They're bullies, picking on the weak, cowering from the strong.

Qhuinn gave in immediately, as he was categorically incapable of denying the female anything — most certainly not one of her hugs. They were even better than her lasagna.

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.

That is a beautiful tuxedo,” Phury announced as he and Z pushed the door wide. “I have one just like it .” “Fritz has the candles lit,” Rehv said from behind the twins. “Hey, nice tux. I haveone just like it.” “Me, too,” Phury agreed. “The fit is fantastic, isn’t it.” “The shoulders, right? Tom Ford is the best—

Gallows humor is part of having a doctor in the house. Deal with it.

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

Her perfume or soap or whatever it was reminded him of sandalwood and something else. Oh, right...orgasms.