Animals obviously ranked higher in Michaela's world view than humans. Having seen some of the things humans were capable of, Elena couldn't disagree.

I will fight you endlessly if I think you're wrong but I will never judge you.

These predators loved with wild fury, but they were also darkly possessive, crossing the boundary into what humans might term obsession.

Hawke's gaze was so innocent, Andrew knew it was pure bullshit

Some wounds should be healed, no matter how much time has passed or how much time is left.

Arms wrapped around his neck, she kissed his temple. "I'm sorry I scared you." It wasn't the done thing for an archangel to admit fear, but he was hers, and she'd hurt him without meaning to; it was up to her to fix her mistake. His wings shifted, but he didn't extricate their bodies. "I didn't know fear until you, Elena. Use the power wisely.

Truth was a tool. It should never simply be said. No, it had to be bent, twisted, colored, until it became a weapon.