Missing Lynx (Lynx #2)

by Fiona Quinn

Niamh?”

In Irish mythology, Niamh is the daughter of the god of the sea, Manannán mac Lir and one of the queens of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth. She was the lover of the poet-hero Oisín. Meaning: bright, radiant Pronunciation: ; English: /ˈniːv/ Region of origin: Ireland Language(s): Irish

antithetically

being in direct and unequivocal opposition : directly opposite or opposed OPPOSITE, CONTRADICTORY, CONTRARY, ANTITHETICAL mean being so far apart as to be or seem irreconcilable. OPPOSITE applies to things in sharp contrast or in conflict. opposite views on foreign aid CONTRADICTORY applies to two things that completely negate each other so that if one is true or valid the other must be untrue or invalid. made contradictory predictions about whether the market would rise or fall CONTRARY implies extreme divergence or diametrical opposition. contrary assessments of the war situation ANTITHETICAL stresses clear and unequivocal diametrical opposition. a law that is antithetical to the very idea of democracy

triumvirate

(in ancient Rome) a group of three men holding power, in particular ( the First Triumvirate ) the unofficial coalition of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus in 60 BC and ( the Second Triumvirate ) a coalition formed by Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian in 43 BC.  a group of three powerful or notable people or things existing in relation to each other. "a triumvirate of three former executive vice presidents"

“You like men with superpowers.” “Doesn’t every little girl?” “Not from my experience. Most are satisfied with your run of the mill boy-band singer or football hero.” Striker offered me a lop-sided grin. “And what’s your type, Striker?” “My type for dating and my type for a serious, committed relationship are pretty different.” “Different boxes, huh? Okay. For dating?” “I dated for pleasure. I was looking for beauty, grace, good sex, and basic conversation.” I took note of the past tense he used and happiness effervesced in my veins. “When I think of a forever relationship, I want a diamond — multifaceted depth, beauty, fire, enjoyment, intellectual sparkle. I want to viscerally feel the connection.” Striker spoke slowly, hypnotically, looking deep into my eyes, watching how his words affected me. Boy were they affecting me, I wanted to launch myself into his arms, feel his hands and mouth on me… “Up until this point, I’ve been married to my job,” he said.

That night, I dreamt I lived in a small cage… eating food like a little rodent, nibble, nibble, nibble. The leopard sat on the other side of the bars, watching me and licking her teeth. When I woke up I felt grubby, hungry, despairing, and terrified. I took a long hot shower and tried to wash the memory of my dream down the drain.