Charles could care less about shoes - and he suspected he wasn't alone among men in his feelings. Shoe, no shoe, he didn't care. Naked was good, though over the past couple of weeks he was beginning to think that dressed in his clothes was a decent second best.

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

Some truths are truths, no matter who says them.

I thought you were dead. Stupid. As if I'd die without taking you with me.

A dominant wolf's desire to protect was a strong instinct- Samuel was very dominant. Give him an inch, and he's take over the world- my life, if I let him. Mercy

Hard truths can be dealt with, triumphed over, but lies will destroy your soul.

Anger is stupid, and stupidity will kill you more surely than your opponent's blade.