Are you going to eat me?” she asked.

Has anyone ever told you that you’re hot as a giant lizard?

Do you have a thing against knights?” “Pretty boys who run around slaying dragons to save the fair maiden?” He let the sarcasm dangle for a moment. “Nah. I’m just not one.

What? No unicorns? Maybe a leprechaun or two?” You have to catch one first,” Brand deadpanned.

You know telling someone not to worry is like telling the sun not to shine, don’t you?” she prodded. “It’s just going to keep shining anyway, because that’s what it does.

Nervous? He grinned. “A little. I have my virtue to consider.” She gave a little wiggle.