“The longer you live, the more mistakes you make. And the more sorrows you carry.”

“You do realize this makes your wings even more unique.""Are you saying you shot me as a cosmetic procedure?”

“No more dancing with any male but me. No more time to learn who you are before you have to hold that personality against mine. No more freedom to explore your sensuality before I own it.”

“God you’re obstinate.” It was a snarl. “Must make me a masochist that I like that about you.” Her wolf bared its canines, charmed but trying not to allow it to matter. “I only get worse the more you know me. Consider it a lucky escape.”

“I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you.""Then why were you carrying a gun?”

“You know I'll never say no, and Nate's so dedicated, I think he loves our alpha more than me.""I resent that," Nate grumbled. "I might love football more than you, but definitely not Lucas's ugly mug.”

“There is one—how would you put it—loophole.” “Loophole? More like a giant cavern if I have wings.”