“Yeah," Perry said. "That's the way out. But you're not leaving yet.”

“I agree with you,” Marron said quietly. “For what it’s worth.”Perry nodded in thanks. It was worth a lot just then.”

“The wise ask questions, Perry. The weak doubt.”

“Do you ever miss anything?'Perry smiled. 'You, all the time.”

“Perry could no longer deny that it was common knowledge. Aria was the safest path to him.”

“Perry. I want to see your back."Another surprise, but he nodded and turned away. Dropped his head forward and took the moment to try and calm his breath. He jerked when she traced the shape of the wings on his skin, a groan sliding out of him. Perry silently cursed himself. He couldn't have sounded more savage if he'd tried."Sorry," she whispered... "He's magnificent. Like you," she added softly. That was what did it.”

“This is what I wanted tonight. Time away from the tribe with Liv and Perry, and even with Brooke. With no responsibilities and nothing to do except be.”