What I was doing when I was creating my werewolves is really basing them on a wild wolf pack, as much as possible. It's not as if being bitten brings you in, but what it does is that it strengthens that instinct for pack. It strengthens that instinct to need to be with others who are like you, and to form tight bonds, as an actual wolf pack does.
Kelley ArmstrongA stereotype becomes a stereotype when a significant percentage of the population appears to conform to it.
Kelley ArmstrongWhen Rae got back, she spread her empty hands wide and said "Okay, guess where I hid it." She even turned around for me, but I couldn't see a bulge big enough to hide a flashlight. With a grin, she reached down the front of her shirt into the middle of her bra, and pulled out a flashlight with flourish. I laughed. "Cleavage is great," she said. "Like an extra pocket.
Kelley ArmstrongDid you use a chainsaw?" Joey said. "I seem to recall you like chainsawa." "There wasn't a power outlet." Clay turned to me. "That's what I want for Father's Day, darling. A gas powered chainsaw.
Kelley ArmstrongAll right, then. Emergency medical situation, take two.โ He leaped to his feet, staggered, keeled over, then lifted his head weakly. โChloe? Is that you?โ He coughed. โDo you have my insulin?โ I placed it in his outstretched hand. โYou saved my life,โ he said. โHow can I ever repay you?โ โUndying servitude sounds good. I like my eggs scrambled.โ He held up a piece of fruit. โWould you settle for a bruised apple?โ I laughed.
Kelley ArmstrongWhen Liam stepped forward again, Derek's arm shot around me , a growl vibrating up from his stomach. Liam put his hand out toward me. When Derek tensed he pilled back, then did it again, testing his reaction, laughing when he got one, untill even Ramone started to laugh. "Check this out," Liam said. "I think the pup's got himself a mate. Isn't that the cutest thing?
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