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Cheeses crusty, got all musty, got damp on the stone of a peach, ” I agreed. He looked blank, so I repeated it with proper emphasis. “ ChEEZ-zes crusty. Got Al -musty. Got DAMp on the StoneofapeaCH.Patricia Briggs
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It was like being leaned on by a very heavy, warm brick. A sexy brick.Patricia Briggs
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He stepped back with exaggerated courtesy. But when I walked past him, he swatted my rump. Hard enough to sting.“ You need to be more careful, ” he growled. “Keep interfering in my business and you might get hurt.” I said sweetly as I continued to Jesse's room, “The last man who swatted me like that is rotting in his grave.”“ I have no doubt about it.” His voice was more satisfied then contrite. .Patricia Briggs
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Some people are boys longer than others.Patricia Briggs
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A rape victim.. a rape victim who fights.. They've been violated, made helpless and afraid. It breaks their confidence in the safety of their little world. It makes them afraid." .. "If you don't fight, it's not quite the same. If they make you help, make you cooperate, then it's not clear to you anymore. Is it rape? You feel dirty, violated, and guilty. Most of all guilty because you should have fought. Especially if you're Mercy and you fight everything. .Patricia Briggs