Watcher in the Woods (Casey Duncan, #4)

by Kelley Armstrong

“Her name’s Storm,” I say. “Because of…” I rumple her white-streaked ear. April looks at me blankly. “X-Men,” Anders says. “Your sister is not afraid to let her geek flag fly. She’s even got us playing D and D.”

Except the one with the white streak is Rogue. That annoyed me last time too. Storm's hair is all white and so are her eyes.

“Do you know what we wish for most in this town? A council representative with an iota of competence. A mere iota. Is there any possibility we might find that with you, Philip? The early signs are not promising.”

like Mathias,

I keep fearing the other shoe is going to drop with him. Cause I like him.

As for being too busy to have a relationship, that is complete nonsense. I doubt you’ve ever been busier in your life. A good partner is an asset—moral support, help at home, easy access to sex.”

The bodies are still lying in the forest, waiting

WHAT?!?!?! For... days if not weeks? And you expect them to still be there intact for you to dig bullets out of?! This does not make sense.

spelunking.

I can't believe you both can still endure it for FUN after that that one case.

drink a cocktail with a dried toe in it.

..... excuse me?

I used to tell myself that makes it easier. I am the weapon. Nothing more. That works until you realize you’re not made of metal. You

There’s no anger in his voice. None in his face either.

Which is weird. Sociopaths have emotions, like anger. Anger wouldn't be that unusual right now.