It's only fair to warn you that you sealed your fate tonight. When you knew you were in trouble, you came to me. That makes twice, Mercy, and twice is almost as good as a declaration. You are mine now... Ben says you might run. If you do, I will find you and bring you back. Every time you run, Mercy. I won't force you, but... I won't leave or let you leave either. If you can fight that cursed fairy drink, you can certainly overcome any advantage being an Alpha gives me if you really want to. No more excuses, Mercy. You are mine, and I am keeping you.
Patricia BriggsThe best way for me to protect you is to encourage you to be able to protect yourself.
Patricia BriggsIt is not wise to give something old and powerful something they care about. And I am very old.
Patricia BriggsMaybe I should go back to teaching school about crazy people instead of being one. (Jim Alvin)
Patricia BriggsOver the years, she'd learned not to question him to closelyโmostly because he wouldn't answer her.
Patricia BriggsDo you have any idea how much I love you?โ he asked. โEnough to accept my apologies?โ I suggested in a small voice. โHeck no,โ he said, and pushed off from the wall, stalking forward. When he reached me, he put his hands up and touched the sides of my neck with the tips of his fingers โ as if I were something fragile. โNo apologies from you,โ he told me, his voice soft enough to melt my knees and most of my other parts.
Patricia Briggs