Ronan kept staring at Whelk. He was good at staring. There was something about his stare that took something from the other person.

Sean takes my ponytail in his hand, his fingers touching my neck, and then he tucks my hair into my collar out of the reach of the wind. He avoids my gaze. Then he links his arm back around me and pushes his calf into Corr's side.

she's the only thing that's made my life worth living and if that's all I get, a few months with her- a few days, it's more than I've ever hoped for (Luke)

I always listen to you. Except when I don't.

I was losing sight of the wolf ahead of me; the one inside me seemed closer all of a sudden.

Neatness makes me feel like I have to be on my best behavior. Clutter is my natural habitat.

Peppermint swirled into my nostrils, sharp as glass, then raspberry almost to sweet, like too-ripe fruit. Apple, crisp and pure. Nuts, buttery, warm, earthy