Identity was partly heritage, partly upbringing, but mostly the choices you make in life. ~ Bran

The devout belief that the world is explainable is both a terrible vulnerability and a stout shield.

Why is it that all cars are women?" he asked. "Because they're fussy and demanding," answered Zee. "Because if they were men, they'd sit around and complain instead of getting the job done," I told him.

Coffee or orange juice?” “Water is fine.” His eyebrows went up. “Uh-oh,” Auriele said, but she was smiling. Darryl was not. “Are you implying that my coffee is not the best in four counties? Or my fresh-squeezed orange juice is less than perfect?

She was on the far side, leaving two cold feet of mattress between them. He knew that she'd fall asleep like that... and then gradually move over until she was plastered against him. Then he could go to sleep, too.

I'm a coyote shapeshifter playing in a world of werewolves and vampires---outmatched is n understatement.

It was unsettling to be in love with someone who looked like the face in her nightmares.