“If you guys were humans, you’d already be diabetic.”

“Connor smiled sadly at me. “Go on, that's where you belong.”My fangs were already sharpening when I returned his smile. “Just don't try to pet me.”

“Guardians were made from the beasts that rule their souls, forced to share a human body so they would be servants to the Keepers.”

“No human could withstand a Guardian’s warning glare.”

“It's just that this outfit is much easier to deal with than that chastity contraption you had on the last time we were kissing.”

“Tell me you’ll come back for the pack. For me.” His eyes were bright with tears. “I don’t want to lose you.”

“I'm simply acting according to my current circumstance." Logan blew a smoke ring, scenting the air with tobacco and cloves. "I thought prisoners were always granted a cigarette before their execution. And since you all keep threatening to kill me, I believe I should always have this small luxury afforded to me as long as my life is a risk. Don't you?”