Derek caught my arm again as I started to move--at this rate, it was going to be as sore as my injured one. "Dog," he said, jerking his chin toward the fenced yard. "It was inside earlier." Expecting to see a Doberman slavering at the fence, I followed his gaze to a little puff of white fur, the kind of dog women stick in their purses. It wasn't even barking, just staring at us, dancing in place. "Oh, my God! It's a killer Pomeranian." I glanced up at Derek. "It's a tough call, but I think you can take him.
Kelley ArmstrongI opted for the rear door, both as a courtesy and so she couldn't freak out about me showing up on her front doorstep for all of East Falls to see. Being the village pariah does make social calls most trying. -Paige
Kelley ArmstrongWith no chance to take off, I had to play my role, searching for the rendezvous spot, which gave me the excuse to look for an escape opportunity. Maybe a hole in the wall too small for Toriโs mom to follow me through or a precarious stack of boxes I could topple onto her head or an abandoned hammer I could brain her with. Iโd never โbrainedโ anyone in my life, but with Toriโs mom, I was willing to try.
Kelley ArmstrongSimon: Anyone ever tell you your sense of timing really sucks? Derek: That's why I don't play the drums. Now what's up?
Kelley ArmstrongA name is so important. A surname connects you to your past, to your family. Even a given name has meaning - why did your parents pick that particular one?
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