Annette Curtis Klause

The Law is supposed

The Law is supposed to keep us safe and strong and able to birth healthy children, yet the Law wants us to tear each other apart to find a leader. The Law’s a bunch of hypocrisy. Annette Curtis Klause

In his wolf-skin he

In his wolf-skin he was as strong as any of them, but he was a gentle person in many ways. He’d feel so bad about failing he’d probably step aside for someone else without a fight. Annette Curtis Klause

Why me? she asked,

Why me?” she asked, holding on to him. “Because you cared,” he whispered. “You cared so much for your people, it broke your heart to see the pack in ruins. You cared so much for your mother, you risked your life for hers. You cared enough to save someone who wanted you dead. And because … Read more

He was raw and

He was raw and sharp and rich and throbbing with life. He was sweet blood after a long hunt. How could she have mistaken Aiden’s kisses for this? They had been delicious and smooth like the brief comfort of chocolate, but they had never been enough. Annette Curtis Klause

Believe this, he whispered,

Believe this,” he whispered, and kissed her with the sharp, sleek kiss, the silver kiss, so swift and true, and razor sharp, and her warmth was flowing into him. Annette Curtis Klause

The Amoeba? she asked

The Amoeba?” she asked Aiden. “The gang,” he said, tossing his hand to indicate all around. “My people. A large amorphous mass that keeps on changing size, hasn’t much apparent use, sometimes makes you sick, and occasionally breaks off into smaller parts that act exactly like the parent. Annette Curtis Klause

I want to lay

I want to lay my kill at your feet. Annette Curtis Klause

Gabriel pulled her over

Gabriel pulled her over his body to lie on the bed beside him. His kisses pressed her down into the oblivion of the mattress as her hands explored his chest, his shoulders, his face. “I want to lay my kill at your feet,” he said, more growl than words, and held her tight by her … Read more

We can take it

We can take it slow,” he said. “You can learn to be with me. Find out what I’m all about. You never know, you might like what you find.” “Don’t hold your breath,” she said. He stepped toward her casually, amusement flickering around his lips. She tensed, her eyes checking for a way to run. … Read more

Three cheers for Sheriff

Three cheers for Sheriff Wilson. – Bucky Dideron Annette Curtis Klause