(father’s younger brother) in Mandarin zhínǚ – “niece” (brother’s daughter) in Mandarin xiānshēng – “Mr.” in Mandarin Nonya – a traditional blend of Chinese and Malay cuisine chī fàn – traditional words spoken for elders to eat first xiǎo tùzi guāi guāi – nursery rhyme “Well-behaved Little Rabbit...
A stream of curses blasted from Sheng’s mouth. The cloaking of Tiger flared around him and he slammed his fist on the table. She peered closer. He was speaking with someone on a tablet. Not one person, an entire group of people. The noise on the other end was as deafening as Sheng’s roaring. She ...
Gazing into Melita’s eyes, shining with unshed tears of joy, he sensed she didn’t care about his declaration. He caressed her cheek with the backs of his fingers, ignoring the priest’s scolding tsk. When Melita had approached, he’d sworn she was a goddess. She was every centaur’s dream bride in t...
“I told you she was dangerous.” He clenched and unclenched his fists at his sides, and inhaled a deep, calming breath. Kyme scowled at him before settling beside the mermayde. “I didn’t know what was wrong with her. Besides, Tide or no Tide, she needs our help. We couldn’t have abandoned her to b...
After their pleasuring, he’d gathered his sons, and together they’d stepped through the Portal to North Gate. He’d seen to the care of the twins, and then promptly carried her to his bed, where they’d both fallen asleep. His, the most peaceful slumber he’d had since Sarra’s death. Removing the fa...
At this distance, and in the dim morning light, most would have missed. But the silver spark of her gift flamed from her hands, and sure enough, the beast went down. Excellent. She plucked her sack from the ground next to her feet and rushed through the dense forest, sprinting toward her kill. If...
“What the hell are you doing? That was Horse back there, in case you didn’t notice.” She shrugged out of his grasp and eyed him. “You know him.” The accusation speared Kassian. “Yeah, apparently you do, too. I know he’s Lotus.” Shouldn’t he be the a...