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1 " Awareness seeped in and brought its friends Pain and Agony for a visit. "
― Hailey Edwards , Dog with a Bone (Black Dog, #1)
2 " Are you babysitting?” I pulled out my phone. “Is this a bad time? I can call for a pick-up. I’m sure Kitty McLitterbox would love to come back for me.” “If you leave me,” she snarled, “I will hunt you down, chop you up and feed you to Grandmother’s koi.” I believed her. “Are all kitsunes this violent, or are you the exception?” She glanced toward the house. “You’ve met my mother and grandmother.” “Good point. "
3 " Thierry.” He kept using that placating tone. “I don’t plan on going anywhere.” “Good.” I wiped my sweaty palms on my jeans, then pasted on the syrupy-sweet smile I usually reserved for con jobs on Mom. “Then you won’t mind me not going anywhere with you.” “Stubborn.” Eyes flickering to white, he lowered his head, parted his lips. “You’re going to try to kiss me with that mouth? After what you just said?” I jabbed the unlock icon on the key fob dangling from his fingers then shoved him back. “Dream on, Shaw. "
4 " There’s still time to change your mind.” Shaw’s fingers tightened around the steering wheel. I told him the truth. “I’ve changed it at least six times since we left the airport.” His white-knuckled grip relaxed a fraction. “And?” “I can’t let you go alone.” A slow nod left his head hanging as though he expected a guillotine blade to fall. "
5 " Entitlement looks good on exactly no one. "
6 " I woke with a groan and a burst of sympathy for piñatas everywhere. "
7 " You lack the sense God gave chickens,” I read aloud. “Even they have the sense to know they can’t fly. "
8 " A king-size bed sat catty-corner opposite me. The bedroom was painted white, but the comforter was crimson. Small black velvet bird appliques swarmed in the center. I’m not much for art. I’ll confess the deeper meaning of the twisted comforter was lost on me. Maybe death to all swallows? "
9 " Bucko?” A softening of his features told me he was amused. “Confidence is sexy on you.” “Yeah, well.” I ducked my head to hide my tingling cheeks. “Fake it ’til you make it. "
