But every once in a while, from out of the blue, someone reaches the quiet place where you spend your private time and changes the way you see yourself

As far as he was concerned, there were only two good positions for a human. A female on her back. And a male facedown not breathing.

...but her eyes had had too much in them and his heart way too little for things to keep going.

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

Vishous's chest expanded. . . and his diamond stare slowly swung to Butch. There was a heartbeat of intensity. Then V reached out and repositioned the cross so it once again hung over Butch's heart. "You did well, cop. Congratulations, true?

God, I miss you," he said in a voice that cracked. "Every night. Every day.

V?" "What?" "I will die rather than hurt you." ~Vutch moments~