Chloe

“No offense taken,” Binx said. “That’s a shame,” Considine said. “I very much meant to be offensive.”
― K.M. Shea, The Games of Enemies and Allies

“was still laughing when a man stepped into our path. “Where do you get off, Levy?” Before I could process what was happening, Elliot’s arm shot out, shuffling me behind him.”
― Julia Wolf, P.S. You're Intolerable

“Justus reaches to his side and picks a panicle of aster from its peduncle.”
― Cate C. Wells, The Wild Wolf's Rejected Mate

“Can you teach me? Maybe I can come to poker night if I get good.” He shot me an incredulous look. “A woman at poker night?” But at my scowl, he cleared his throat and quickly added, “It’s about time.” I crossed my arms. “Don’t take the cookies away from me,” he pleaded.”
― Emilia Rossi, His Tesoro