Surrender is a powerful force.

“He leaned back a little, not taking his arm from around me, but looking into my…”

“With his back to Neferet, Kalona buried his face in his hands. How could I have…”

“Her, cheer up. Zoey's grandma didn't say the Raven Mockers actually ate people.…”

“She turned her face to me. 'Can you tell I've been crying?'"For the gazillionth…”