A.E. Lowan

“And even though preternaturals routinely preyed on humans when they were alone or in small groups, everyone sane understood that humans in large numbers were both paranoid and extremely dangerous. Even a single lucky human could slay a mighty dragon. As time passed into the modern era their weapons and technology made them even more deadly.
The annihilation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had silenced even the insane.”
― A.E. Lowan, Faerie Rising: The First Book of Binding

“No, I’m going to see this man for myself. Make sure he’s acceptable.”
What was Etienne’s idea of acceptable?
Etienne reached the heavily carved front door before Cian and before Winter was even halfway down the right side of the sweeping staircase. He pulled the door open and there stood Alerich—low, black boots; tight, black jeans; a midnight-blue silk shirt that brought out his gorgeous eyes; and his tailored, black leather jacket. Behind him in the circle drive was a red sports car of the sort to give young men palpitations. He gave Etienne a pleasant smile. Etienne frowned. Hard. “Oh, hell no.” And with that, he slammed the door shut.”
― A.E. Lowan, Ties of Blood and Bone: The Second Book of Binding