Usually the people I do know are sufficient to spawn any number of nightmares without inventing any.

I'm not threatening to kill myself. But you need to know this about me because—if you want to be my mate—I won't be like Leo. I won't let you sleep around with anyone else. I won't be forced either. I've had enough. If that makes me a dog in the manger, so be it. But if I am yours, then you damned well are going to be mine." - Anna to Charles

Over a lifetime of dealing with difficult women, I have learned it is often better to give into their demands immediately.

Vampire politics make the very complicated dance of manners that is werewolf protocol look like the Hokey Pokey.

When life doesn't meet your expectations, it was important to take it with grace.

You should be home sleeping. What is the use of having a man in the house, if he cannot take care of you for a while?” “Mmm,” I said. “I give up. What's the use of having a man in the house?

What do you mean?” Leslie’s voice was cool, as if she questioned witches who were flat on their backs being threatened by werewolves every day.