You are a sick, sick man,” I told him.“Thank you,” Ben replied, looking modest.

~ Patricia Briggs

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Such a small thing to cause so much trouble.

~ Patricia Briggs

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Pack is for comfort when you hurt, I thought, putting my head back down. And for the first time in a long time, maybe the first time ever, I appreciated being a part of one.

~ Patricia Briggs

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Adam has always had . . . heroic tendencies.”I touched Adam’s arm. “He’s my hero.”There was another pause. . .“That is the most romantic thing I’ve ever heard you say,” Bran said. “Be careful, Adam, or you’ll turn her into a real girl.”Adam looked at me. “I like her just the way she is, Bran.” And he meant it, greasy overalls, broken fingernails, and all.

~ Patricia Briggs

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