He started to touch the mechanism under the keyboard, then pulled his hand back with a snap. "Ah," he said. "Must deactivate the security....Turn around, please." "What?" "Turn around, Claire. It's a secure password!" "You have GOT to be kidding." "Why ever would I joke about that? Please turn.
Rachel Caine"I don't like this," he said. "I don't like knowing you can't forgive me, Claire. Please, I said I was sorry, what do you want me to do? Beg? I will. I'll get on my knees right here if you want."
Rachel CaineHe (Michael) was gone in a whisper of air, hardly making any sound at all, and Claire shivered and leaned against Shaneโs solid, very human warmth. His arms went around her, and he touched his lips lightly to the back of her neck. โHow can you smell this good after the kind of crappy day weโve had?โ โI sweat perfume. Like all girls.
Rachel CaineMyrnin: โHave we been introduced?โ Frank: โProbably not. Why, you asking me out, sweetheart?โ Myrnin: โYouโre not my type, darling.
Rachel CaineYou're kidding," Shane said. "Do you think I want to visit Crazy McTeeth in his lair of insanity?" "No," Claire said, "but I'm pretty sure you won't like it if I go alone when I just kind of promised to be with you. So...?" "Right. I've been missing Nutty McFang anyway." "Stop making up names for him." "What about Count Crackula?" "Just stop.
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