[The thing was... she did mean it. Dad would freak and Sam might get tired of having her around all the time, but she had to take the risk. She'd played it safe before and almost lost her brother. She couldn't lose him again.]

[His voice right by her ear, his breath against it, had her shuddering. She arched up against him, wanting to get even closer. Her voice was a breathy near-whisper when she answered him.] Let's find out. You can have me every way you want me, Sammy.