Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 21

Chapter 21

My Thoughts:

This is such a hard chapter to read. Not because it isn’t good, but because it is so emotionally charged. Things “get real” for Jacque et al. Fane starts to lose control, Jacque learns (with a push from Jen) that her touch can sooth the savage beast in Fane, and we see a fierceness come out of Jacque that we’ve not seen before.

Jacque has no qualms about getting into the Coldspring wolves’ faces and she stands up to them with such strength and fire that you just know it was a sight to behold.

Preparing for her meeting with Lucas, Jacque keeps her style and sense of humor by wearing a Team Edward t-shirt. (I actually have one of these!), and you have to give her props for being bold enough to wear something like that on first meeting this crazed Alpha.

The t-shirt ends up being key to the events that are set in motion. Because Jacque really wants to rub the whole vampire thing in the wolf’s face, she forgets that she has markings to protect. Lifting her hair so Lucas can read the back of her shirt just starts the trouble. The thing is though, without that chain of events we would have missed out on some very key moments for Jacque and Fane – so the outcome was worth the scare.

Fane catching just a glimpse of Lucas losing it, through Jacque’s bond with him, causes his wolf to lose it, at this point all bets are off.

Jacque has no problem letting Lucas know that she has no intentions of ever being his mate, and Lucas, who temporarily lost it, scratches Jacque. Now granted, it wasn’t a bad wound or anything – but it was enough to really put a damper in his plans, as well as really piss off a few people, i.e. Lilly.

I also love how Jen and Sally show up and have Jacque’s back. These girls let nothing, and I mean nothing come between them and their friends without one hell of a fight.

Favorite Lines:

Jacque looked at Jen and then at Sally. She couldn’t believe something so profound had come out of Jen’s mouth.

Sally shrugged. “Who knew?” she said, answering Jacque’s unspoken question.

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“You think I’m scared of you?" She asked sarcastically. “I’m your worst nightmare. Just remember, we all gotta sleep sometime. Hope you can sleep with one eye open,” she winked at him and turned to walk back to the house.

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“If either of you touches her I will kill you and use your pelt as a rug.”

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“Do you think it wise to bare your throat  to the one who would see it torn out?” Jacque asked…

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Fane growled again. I have a feeling he’s going to be doing a lot of that being mated to me, she thought to herself.

Things We Learned:

• Jacque’s touch soothes Fane’s wolf
• Jennifer has depth
• Jacque tells Fane she loves him
• Jacque is not someone you want to piss off
• Lucas Steele is about 6 feet tall, has brown hair, 1 blue eye and 1 green eye

Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 19

Chapter 19

My Thoughts:

Jacque is very naïve and shy when it comes to physical intimacy, oddly enough, as we learn in later books, not as much as Sally is, but naïve and shy none the less.  Fane is inexperienced, but he isn’t uniformed, or prudish about it. I’m sure explaining the blood rites to Jacque was difficult for Fane, because he was already in a hard situation. In the span of a very short time he has had to explain to her that he isn’t just a foreign exchange student who is interested in dating her, but that he is a werewolf and she is his true mate. Not to mention that there is a pack interested in her and she needs to bond with him soon.

Think of how well Jacque handled all of this – yeah there were a few outbursts, but she is a 17 year-old girl who just had her world turned upside down and inside out.

However, I would like to point out that Jacque’s embarrassment of PDA and discussing sex goes a whole other direction by book 3 (we are still waiting on Sally LOL). I would also like to point out that we learn later that not only do mates bite each other now and then other reasons, including pleasure, but we learn that Jacque likes it. Which is what makes me smile when here Jacque says to Fane:

“You’re right, there is no way that mouth of yours is coming near my neck in front of anyone, not my mom and especially not your parents.”

Because throughout the books there are times they get very hot and heavy in front of several people, including his parents.

When a male bites his mate during the blood rites, he leaves a mark that indicates she is bonded. Unlike the marks that match her mate’s marks, this mark is meant to be seen. The bite also marks the female by giving her the scent of her mates. Leaving no question as to who she belongs to – it also marks the males with the females scent.

The connection between Fane and Jacque is getting stronger. Jacque knows that she wants no one else, but she is scared because this is all so new and unknown to her. It must have been unnerving to feel such intense sadness just at the thought of Fane leaving to go home for the night. To hear Fane tell her that he loves her after one date, shortly after he “demonstrated” where he would be biting her. Her heart must have been going nuts!

When Jacque sends Fane an image of him holding her, her neck tilted in submission to let him know she would submit to the blood rites ceremony – Jacque pins it on her subconscious, but I think it was her inner wolf.

Favorite Lines:

“I’m not even going to ask about the vampire comment. I’m just gonna let that one slide by without so much as a wave or glance…”

Things We Learned:

• Jacque gets the intimate details of the Blood Rites (private – they both bite each other on the neck)
• Fane is sad because of the changes he is bringing to Jacque’s life
• Touching is a very powerful thing for wolves, providing comfort and reassurance
• When a wolf’s mate needs something like comfort, it calls out to their mate
• Males bite females during BR to leave a visual symbol that the female is mated
• When the mates perform the BR they give each other their scent, so to other Canis Lupis she smells like him and he smells like her (the scents will intensify greatly after the pair have mated)
• Jacque is nervous about meeting Fane’s parents
• Jacque sucks at science
• Trent never reacted to Jacque – physically. At least not as well as Fane does
• Fane is jealous of the affection Jacque felt for Trent
• Wolves think in absolutes
• Fane respects Lilly, but will do what he has to in order to protect Jacque
• Fane loves Jacque

Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 18

 I will be on vacation until September 10 - so I will not be posting anything until then after this post.

Chapter 18

My Thoughts:

I love the fact that the grey wolves are not the kind of werewolves from our fairy tales and horror stories. I think the idea of a werewolf that cannot remember being a wolf or not having control of when they become a wolf just seems like a cruel existence. The fact that werewolves are another species and not monsters makes sense in a world with mystical beings. The explanation for how the two coexist (listed below) is also well thought-out.

The blood rites ceremony sounds so very romantic. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to really have that type of connection with your significant other? I know there are times I really wish my husband could read my mind (and other times I’m really glad he cannot!), but to know that you are truly connected to someone on a level that no one else ever has or will be with them – that would be nice. 

Favorite Lines:

“Whatever gets us to the place we need to be. I’ll try not to ask ‘are we there yet’,” Jacque answered impatiently.

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“You’re a Romanian werewolf prince, your dad is the werewolf king, you are bossy, possessive, and territorial by nature. Which, if you were just a wolf would mean you’d pee on whatever you wanted to mark as yours.”

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“Hold on, put on the brakes, throw it in park, and set the emergency brake while you’re at it. Did you just say centuries?” Jen asked dubiously.

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“Once again my parade is saturated in the downpour of hurricane Sally,” Jen retorted.

Things We Learned:

• Jacque is not safe un-bonded
• There are many types of werewolves (we knew there had to be)
• Alphas is sort of the equivalent of a king
• True definition of phasing (see below)
• Jacque learns that there is a blood rites ceremony
• Male markings on the right side = dominate
• Elaborate markings on the front of the chest = Alpha
• Markings that go up the neck or other places seen with clothes on = mated
• Mated Alphas are much stronger than unmated Alphas

What is Phasing? 

Fane describes phasing in this chapter, and I believe that it truly explains it so I’m listing that here.

“…My wolf and I are one, but also separate. When I am not in wolf form, he is still there. I can still call on him for help and use his attributes. When I am in wolf form he uses my human attributes – I can still think and reason like a man. That is why we don’t call it changing, because that implies that when we are in our wolf forms we no longer retain any human attributes, and vice versa, which is not the case. We always coexist together…”

Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 16

Chapter 16

My Thoughts:

Fane and Jacque have a nice dinner, easy conversation and everything seems to be fine. Fane takes her to a nearby park but they never actually make it to play putt-putt. That made me just a little sad because Fane never gets to experience that wonderful game (:

I enjoy learning about each of them as they answer basic questions. I noticed that Fane doesn’t give his favorite song, but we learn later about the Willie Nelson song he loves.

I have noticed that Jacque, and Jennifer for that matter, can be a little tightly wound up on occasions. The fact that she jumped all over Fane when he asked her if she wanted to date someone shows that she assumed the response and jumped on him based on that assumption, not really seeming to hear what he was saying. Either that or she is just so flustered by how she really doesn’t want to date anyone else that she decided to take it out on him. Either way she overreacted just a tad, but she is a 17 year old girl going through some drastic hormonal changes, one might say she handled it pretty well.

Having the two Coldspring wolves show up did a couple of things.  It allowed Fane to not have to even attempt at explaining how Lilly could possibly know anything about what was going on, clued Jacque in on something more than just your day-to-day run in with a bad element was going on. She caught reference to the “animal kingdom” during the confrontation, and yet she didn’t freak.

Fane refers to Steve as “Beta” however we meet the actual Beta later in the book once Lucas is defeated, so it would appear that Steve is part of the top 4 – I’m assuming that is who all of the 4 were that came, and Fane was addressing him by saying “something other than Alpha”. Not sure if that is an insult or not, but one can hope.

It would appear, again, that the Coldspring pack really isn’t up on protocol because they appear to be confused by the fact that their pack isn’t on record as existing. So either they don’t know they are supposed to be registered, or they do not realize that Lucas hasn’t handled the proper paperwork. It is my understanding that this loophole is why Fane doesn’t have to really pay attention to their Alpha. You can’t claim what isn’t yours legally. So until you file the paperwork, it isn’t your territory.

You have to admire the male wolf ego though, because once they process the fact that Fane has basically flipped them off they come back with they we out number you bit. This is another one of those “underestimate the pup” situations because clearly they didn’t get that he was more dominant than any of them. Steve has already been through this, apparently the Coldspring pack is also not big on communication because that was probably a bit of information the other 3 guys could have used.  Or, if we give Steve the benefit of the doubt we can go with the thought that he told them this and they just needed to see it for themselves. Either way, dumbass move. Clearly, regardless of what impression they had of Fane, they did not take into account just how dominate he was nor did they take into account how educated on the rules he was. Which brings me to one of the favorite lines listed below:

“You tell your Alpha to back off. There are only so many disregards for Pack Laws that I will concede.”

So put that in your pipe and smoke it! One look and a slight change in tone and down go 4 cocky wolves. Now, those of us who have read the series know that Fane is as dominant as his father, possible more so. Vasile is the most dominant Alpha around… so these guys were screwed before they got out of the car.

The book tells us “When a dominant issued a command like that the submissive could only obey, whether they wanted to or not.” Thus, when Fane said “Leave, now.”, they had to leave. I suspect that this bit of knowledge is what pushed Lucas into challenging Fane then instead of waiting. Regardless of the fact that Fane was 17, if he could order Lucas’ top 4 around, chances were he was more dominant the rest of them. Lucas needed to claim his mate and get rid of this dominant before anything else could happen.

You know that once the guys left and Fane had to look at Jacque there had to be a part of him that was extremely proud of the fact that not only did she not run away screaming from the encounter, but she was standing her ground and demanding answers. She was in true Alpha form.

Favorite Lines:

But the night was still young, and he had ample time to make a fool of himself, so better not count your pups.

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This is ridiculous, want to prance in front of my mate and show her I’m worthy of her. Act normal, you hairy baboon, or she’s going to run from you screaming.

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“You tell your Alpha to back off. There are only so many disregards for Pack Laws that I will concede.”

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“Ok, you can forget trying to get away with not explaining that little episode of the Twilight Zone…”

Things We Learned:

• Fane did use self-control in front of Lilly by not touching Jacque’s marks
• Fate gives an Alpha male an Alpha female
• Jacque enjoyed her first motorcycle ride
• Jacque’s joy soothes Fane’s wolf
• Fane realizes Jacque is his to love, and that he will love her
• Fane likes Coldspring
• Fane lives a formal life
• Fane lives in a 7,000 sq ft mansion
• Jacque’s favorite color depends on the day but usually she refers to green in the books
• Jacque dresses according to her moods
• Jacque’s favorite song is currently Bob Seager’s ‘Accompany Me’, but changes regularly
• Jacque’s favorite book is Shell Silverstein’s ‘Where the Sidewalk Ends’
• Jacque’s favorite movie is the ‘Harry Potter’ series
• Jacque doesn’t think of herself as an only child with her two best friends being more like sisters
• Fane’s favorite color is any shade of black or grey
• Fane’s favorite book is ‘Lord of the Rings’
• Fane’s favorite movie is ‘300’
• Fane doesn’t like the responsibility that comes with being the only heir in his family
• Fane does not have a girlfriend in Romania
• Jacque doesn’t want to date anyone else but Fane
• Jacque’s emotions for Fane are very intense
• Fane’s wolf wants to preen in front of Jacque and is pleased she noticed their markings match

Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 15

Chapter 15

My Thoughts:

This was one of those “fluff” chapters; necessary for the entertainment value; details of the girls helping Jacque get ready and all, but not a ton of information given.  There were, of course, great lines of dialog, part of which was Jennifer describing in great detail what she would do to Jacque if Jacque didn’t finally kiss Fane. She has quite the imagination and I must say she comes up with some very impressive ways to get back at someone; and these are for her friends – I would hate to be on the receiving end of one of her plots and not be her friend!

I’m amused at Fane and how he responds to the way Jacque looks and to her markings. I wonder if he is less concerned with protocol because he knows that Lilly is aware of the situation. Does he assume that her knowledge makes it ok for him to acknowledge his position in this relationship, even if Jacque doesn’t catch the full meaning?

I’m also curious as to why at this point Lilly just doesn’t come clean? She cannot help but react to things, even though she is able to recover quickly – she still reacts to them. Why not just have the discussion now instead of playing like the markings are fake tattoos? I realize that from the story stand point Fane and Jacque needed to leave, there were events that needed to take place – I’m just trying to understand the characters thought process here. So I’ve decided that Lilly was still in either a bit of denial or in shock – maybe a little of both. The realization that her daughter had a true mate at the tender age of 17 must have been difficult to deal with, especially since it happened so quickly. It isn’t like they had known each other for years and dated for a good while.

Favorite Lines:

“I was just talking to Fane and his voice got all sensual on me and it was like…”

Jacque didn’t know how to finish so Jen offered up, “Phone sex, virtual mind sex, I would say sex on a stick put that really only applies to Dove ice cream bars.”

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“Because they look as cool as Hades, that’s why,” Jen piped in.

“That statement doesn’t even make sense, Jen. Hell is not cool, geez…”

“Oh, my bad. They look as hot as Hades, that’s why,” Jen interrupted.

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“If you like that gorgeous piece of meat out there and you don’t kiss him, I will personally take every bra you own and hang them on all the antennas of the cars on your street. Oh, and I'll write your name on them in black magic marker and hang two on hottie's motorcycle! How you like them apples?” Jen told her.

“Where on earth do you come up with these ideas? Is there like a website called vindictive.com, or cruel-mean-ideas.org?” Sally asked her sarcastically.

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“Alright. We’re going, mom. Love you. Don’t wait up, I’ll wake you up when I get home. Yes, I will wear my helmet; no, I won’t be cold; no, I don’t need any money; yes, I have my house key, and yada yada yada,” Jacque answered before her mom could even ask.

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“You ready, Luna?” he asked her. It felt like he wasn’t just asking her about the motorcycle ride, more like he was giving her a choice, one that she had no plausible outcome for.

“Probably not, but what the hell. What’s life without a little excitement or craziness, ya know? Take your pick,” Jacque answered.

Things We Learned:

• Jacque feels she could fall hard for Fane
• Jacque feels like she belongs with Fane, like she has always belonged with him
• Lilly knows what the tattoo is (you can tell by her reaction)
• Jacque’s helmet is black and dark pink with different designs on it

Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 14

Chapter 14

My Thoughts:

Previously we found out that Fane’s  markings stung when the car drove by as he was entering Jacque’s house. Here we are told that there were two Canis Lupis in the car. Steve, the salesman, and another that we have not yet met.

Although we know that someone has claimed Jacque, at least at the beginning of this chapter, Fane doesn’t understand what they want with her. It may be that at this point he thinks that because she had no mating signs that someone just claimed the right to get to know her. At this point Fane doesn’t appear to suspect that he is going to be challenged for bonding rites. If he had of suspected it, I imagine that he would have already had Lilly and Jacque on a plane back to Romania.

Fane calls his father to seek advice. He knows that the Coldspring Alpha wants him out, and Fane wants to know what his father/Alpha thinks is the best course of action. Vasile has decided to send Sorin back to Texas in order to show the Coldspring pack that Fane is not alone. He has told Fane to protect Lilly and Jacque but to not do anything without a reason.  Then Vasile kind of drops a few bombs on Fane. Sorin will be staying with Lilly, which makes Fane slightly uncomfortable because Sorin is an unmated male, but he trusts Sorin and the protection is needed. Fane learns that Lilly knows what is going on but has not shared with Jacque. He is starting to truly understand that someone really means to bond with his true mate.

Vasile explains that what was once taught about true mates is no longer remembered by some, and that is why they think that bonding with any female will work. Now I’m not sure if this is an indication that the werewolf education just really where the subject of mates/bonding is concerned or if the darkness that takes over causes them to forget, or just be that stupid. It seems to me that fighting to the death for someone who cannot possibly live up to your expectations is a bit much, so there has to be something that clouds their judgment. So is it that they forget because of the darkness, or because they are not taught?

The conversation with his father over, Fane reaches out to Jacque. After discovering she’s not a morning person, he tells her when he will pick her up and that they will be playing putt-putt.

Favorite Lines:

“…What they don’t know, because they don’t remember what our ancestors have taught, is there is only one mate for each. Only one,” his father emphasized.

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“Oh, my bad. It’s moved up to still-too-freaking early,” Jacquelyn responded.

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“I was thinking that golf game Americans play that has all the different obstacles,” Fane answered.

Things We Learned:

• Fane runs (of course he does)
• Werewolves are stealthy
• Canis Lupis can run longer distances than humans, even in human form
• Canis Lupis do not have to work out (and yes I hate them just a little for that)
• Canis Lupis all have muscular physiques, some are leaner than others
• Jacque still dreams about Trent, but not in a way that shows she still is interested in him
• Fane and his wolf both are unhappy about the idea of Trent hurting Jacque
• Canis Lupis can run faster than humans, even in human form
• There were 2 Canis Lupis in the car that passed Jacque’s house the night before
• Vasile has not ordered Fane to leave yet
• Vasile is sending Sorin back
• Sorin will be staying at Jacque’s house
• Vasile has spoken with Lilly
• Jacque is half Grey
• Jacque’s father is a Grey
• Jacque’s parents were together a long time, never married
• Jacque’s father told Lilly about being Grey because she had a special gift and knew there was something different about him
• Jacque’s father came home one day, packed his stuff and left
• Jacque’s father has been located and he has a mate
• Lilly knows who Fane is
• Lilly never told Jacque about who/what her father was or what she is
• Fane is supposed to let Lilly be the one to explain things to Jacque
• Jacque is not a morning person
• Fane is going to take Jacque to play putt-putt for their date

Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 13

Chapter 13

My Thoughts:

Jacque realizes that Fane’s scent not only has a specific smell, but it calls to her.  Now I’ve noticed someone smelling good before, and I’ve been comforted by a familiar smell, but I’m not sure I could say I’ve had one “call” me before…well that is if you don’t count chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven. My guess is that it calls to her wolf.

There is a when Jen tells Sally “Yeah, yeah. You’re a real gypsy.” I wonder if QL did this on purpose. Did she give us a bit of foreshadowing here, or was it just a happy coincidence? There are a few of these “coincidences” if that is the case, things that you might not catch the first time you read through. I imagine that I’ll still be catching little nuances each time I read them. Which is one of the reasons, IMHO, that QL is a good writer. Something else I noticed about QL’s writing as I read the series was it got better with each book.

As the girls quiet begin to get ready for sleep, Jacque notices she can “feel” Sally worrying. What exactly is Sally worrying about? Well, let’s see, one of her best friends is able to communicate with the new hot guy via her mind, and all of a sudden same girl is sporting an amazing tattoo that she didn’t pay to have done (nor did she have the lovely experience that goes with having your skin pierced with a tiny needle many, many times). My question is, why is she worried, but Jacque seems to be more accepting of it. Is this because, as we learn later, Sally just kind of knows things? Is Jacque, at least on some level, in denial or even in shock?

Favorite Lines:

“All I got to say is if she said no, she might not want to go to sleep tonight, ‘cause I’m going to dye her hair blonde to compliment her on being a dumb ass,” Jen told them.

“Uh, Jen. You’re a blonde,” Jacque pointed out.

“No, not really. God just got it wrong and it was too late to change once He noticed.”

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“Well, put away your hair dye you overreacting freak. I said yes…”

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“This is really happening, isn’t it?”

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“You really should seek help for that temper of yours. You know, they have medicine that would help,” Jacque told her, trying to sound gentle as if talking to an unruly child.

Things We Learned:

• Fane’s scent smells like woods and spice to Jacque
• Fane’s scent is comforting to Jacque; it “calls” to her
• Confirmation that Lilly knows who and what Fane is
• Lilly thinks that Fane may suspect she knows something
• Jen thinks confidence is sexy; does not think men driving hybrids is
• Jacque is waiting for the “other shoe” to drop
• Jen thinks Fane could be “the one” for Jacque (which of course he is)
• Jacque realizes that her marks would actually fit Fane’s marks like a puzzle
• Jacque can “feel” the waves of worry coming off of Sally
• Jen pretty much only thinks about things that pertain to sex and/or the opposite sex

Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 11

Chapter 11

My Thoughts:

Ah the random emotions of a teenage girl. Having lived through 3 teenage daughters, I feel for Lilly. You just never know how they are going to react to things. You would think that Jacque would have been excited about finding out her mother had invited Fane over for pizza and games. She obviously likes him. So is it the fact that she is freaking out about the mind communication thing and the new tattoo on her back?  I suspect that has something to do with it, although she does forget about the tat long enough to shock Sally with it. We do see that by the end of the chapter, regardless of her earlier reaction, Jacque is excited about seeing Fane.

I am a little curious about Jacque and Trent’s breakup. I kept expecting to find out that Trent was part of the Coldspring pack and that Lucas had told him to back off. Since that didn’t happen, I’ve decided that it must be something more mundane like the typical “we’re seniors and I want the chance to party.” I remember seeing girls go through that in high school and feeling so bad for them. Or maybe even something along time lines of Splendor in the Grass, when Warren Beatty’s character breaks up with Natalie Wood’s character because his father wants him too; so he could “sow his wild oats” so-to-speak. Anyway, we don’t know what happened, and it really isn’t important – just something I kept looking for and never found.

For a brief moment, let’s say that QL uses the wolf within for more of a metaphor than an actual wolf. Now, I’m not saying that is really what she has done, I’m just saying that the way she writes one could go there with that thought. There are moments when the human struggles with the wolf, as if they are struggling with their conscious or with fate. Jacque wants to go nuts on Fane, but a part of her wants Fane with her.  We see this type of behavior throughout the books, this and as well as seeing how “fate” guides things, but that thought is for another post.

Favorite Lines:

“I’m sorry for your pain because of that, but I will not deny my pleasure in knowing I will not have to convince him it was in his best interest to take his intentions elsewhere.”

Things We Learned:

• Jacque recently broken up with a guy named Trent (nearly 2 months prior)
• Jacque had been in a long-term (nearly 2 years) relationship with Trent
• Lilly doesn't get angry often
• Regardless of how frustrated Jacque gets with Fane, her wolf (although she doesn't realize this) won’t let her do anything about it
• Fane intends to “court” Jacque

Book 1 - Prince of Wolves - Chapter 9

Chapter 9

My Thoughts:

Jacque is an Alpha, there is no doubt about it – but you really begin to understand this in her attitude beginning here. She’s no longer showing fear as much as she is pushing back against the idea of being commanded. Of course, she doesn’t understand what she is to Fane yet, nor does she know about her marks or what they mean.

I find it interesting that she takes the time to write down her thoughts, because I do not remember at any other time her needing to do this. So was this something she needed to do before having a connection with Fane, or was this just something that had to be done because it was one of those times where the events were just too overwhelming to grasp otherwise? I suspect the latter.

Favorite Lines:

“Free, crazy, completely deranged…take your pick.”

Things We Learned:

• Although a mate can hear the other’s thoughts, they cannot see through their mate’s eyes
• Mates can see images that their mates think
• Mates can feel each other through their bonds, especially when emotions are high
• Mates can block each other’s thoughts by imagining a wall
• Jacque feels empty without Fane in her mind, but does not understand why
• Jacque’s marks are shoulder to shoulder and up her neck
• Jacque’s marks are scrolled lines arching and curing, coming to a point at the nape of her neck
• Jacque’s marks have definite places that appear to fit into a puzzle
• Jacque’s marks are beautiful and feminine
• Jacque feels that she and Fane are somehow connected, as if they have known each other all their lives
• Jacque believes that her mom knows something
• Jacque has not felt Fane’s emotions as of yet