It's easier to ask forgiveness than to beg for permission.

Testosterone overload?" Merinus gave an unladylike grunt. "More like asshole overload if you ask me.

I say, when Mercury arrives, we just pretend we’re not here.” Lawe tipped back his whiskey and swallowed in a single drink. “Stay real quiet. Don’t make eye contact.” They all nodded.

I love you, Anya,” he said. “You are my soul.

Maybe I want to be tied down and forced to admit it

Yes, he would be gone, but she knew now what it meant to love. She might not know what it meant to be loved, but loving was almost as good.

Take my heart with you, baby girl. It follows you....always.