All life is rife with possibilities. Seeds have possibilities, but all their tomorrows are caught by the patterning of their life cycle. Animals have possibilities that are greater than that of a fir tree or a blade of grass. Still, though, for most animals, the pattern of instinct, the patterns of their lives, are very strong. Humanity has a far greater range of possibilities, especially the very young. Who will children grow up to be? Who will they marry, what will they believe, what will they create? Creation is a very powerful seed of possibility.
Patricia BriggsAdam swore harshly. "New werewolves are dangerous, woman. Especially when they are cold and hungry." He looked at Mac, and his voice changed completely, the heat and anger gone, "Mercy, come here." I didn't look down to see what he'd noticed in Mac's face. I took a step, but Mac was wrapped around my left leg. I stopped before I fell. "Uhm. I'm a little stuck for the moment.
Patricia BriggsA cowboy, a lawyer, and a mechanic watched Queen of the Damned,โ I murmured. Warrenโwho had once, a long time ago, been a cowboyโsnickered and wiggled his bare feet. โIt could be the beginning of either a bad joke or a horror story.โ โNo,โ said Kyle, the lawyer, whose head was propped up on my thigh. โIf you want a horror story, you have to start out with a werewolf, his gorgeous lover, and a walker.
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