Then in A Sentence

    1

    A hawk made a wide swing across the grassland and then suddenly dived, jerking up at the last second, its great wings straining as it pumped back into the air with added weight.

    2

    Adrienne screamed again, and then the little car ahead of them was pulling off the road.

    3

    Adrienne stared at Julie, and then at Rachel.

    4

    Alex glanced at Jonathan and then rubbed the top of his head.

    5

    And then cool hands were pulling her hair back and turning on the water.

    6

    And then Dusty would kill him.

    7

    And then he left the room, pulling the door snugly closed behind him.

    8

    And then I fix it.

    9

    And then I found the powder in your pocket.

    10

    And then it finally sank in.

    11

    And then realization flooded her face with horror.

    12

    And then she saw the note clipped to the adoption form.

    13

    And then she was dreaming again.

    14

    And then she'd tried to eat chocolate and ended up in the bathroom even weaker and hungrier.

    15

    And then that day we rode together.

    16

    And then the sea swallowed them.

    17

    And then there are Pumas.

    18

    And then there was silence.

    19

    And then what would he do?

    20

    And then when I heard you crying in the bathroom.

    21

    And then you came along.

    22

    Any chance then Howie will come home?

    23

    As he absorbed her words, his expression went from tense to relieved, and then on to something sweet and sad.

    24

    At any minute, she'd hear him tear them apart and then, she'd freak out.

    25

    At first I couldn't understand Howie's mumble but then it became clearer.

    26

    At first she nodded agreement, and then a cold feeling clutched at her heart.

    27

    At first she was too stunned to respond, and then passion hit her like the fiery breath of a dragon.

    28

    At least then we'd all be safe and out of the picture.

    29

    At least then we'll stand half a chance if the vamp goes ape-shit crazy.

    30

    At noon he would come in from a path in the woods, eat and then return by the same path.

    31

    Bennigsen should have advanced into Prussia sooner, then things would have taken a different turn...

    32

    Besides, it was back then, when I was just getting to know him.

    33

    Betsy replied, then added, "Molly's babysitting comment left no doubt she and Julie are moving to town."

    34

    Bianca closed the door behind her then tried to open it again.

    35

    Bianca looked fearfully at the pregnant blonde, whose blood already soaked her clothing, then at the waiting devil beside her.

    36

    Bianca moved away from Talon towards the violent waves and then sat with her back to a wave as high as her waist.

    37

    Brandon glanced down as he stepped around her and then grabbed her arm She smiled up at him mischievously.

    38

    Brush crackled and then there was silence.

    39

    But I want you to move the cured people out of here and then level the city and the lab.

    40

    But then so was the scream of a mountain lion, and she had never seen one of those, either.

    41

    But then, a party didn't seem like something Señor Medena would plan.

    42

    But then, he didn't actually say he told her.

    43

    But then, he didn't have to travel that many miles to get her alone.

    44

    But then, he had reason - in his head - to believe it wasn't his.

    45

    But then, I got to thinking how nice it would be if you went along.

    46

    But then, if Tessa didn't marry him, why didn't Dulce tell him about the baby?

    47

    But then, if you think it's not safe...

    48

    But then, it was like him not to reveal his thoughts or concerns – unless the mood hit him.

    49

    But then, the question would be; what distracted her?

    50

    Carmen stood looking after him and then sighed.

    51

    Claire glanced away then back at him, taking in the resolve on his face.

    52

    Coldness, then the sound of the storm beating the building around him.

    53

    Connie hesitated, and then spoke excitedly.

    54

    Connie returned with a cool damp rag which she placed on Lisa's face and then the back of her neck.

    55

    Curious, she paused with the water bottle halfway to her mouth then set it down and flung the towel over her shoulder.

    56

    Dad had taken a short cut then.

    57

    Damian snorted then glanced at Rainy.

    58

    Deidre hesitated then stepped into the in-between place.

    59

    Deidre strained then sighed, letting her head drop back against his shoulder.

    60

    Destiny coughed again and then retched.

    61

    Destiny stiffened with a fit of coughing and then drug a deep rattling breath.

    62

    During the quiet time she'd had since then, Deidre began to think she'd made a bad bet.

    63

    Dustin looked at her then tossed a look over his shoulder at Damian before directing her away.

    64

    Dustin looked at her, then at Jule.

    65

    Dusty hesitated and then snatched his dinner before he did something they'd both regret.

    66

    Dusty smiled, then chuckled, relieved.

    67

    Dusty struggled not to smile then released it with a chuckle.

    68

    Even then his gaze was haunted, as if he somehow knew his fate.

    69

    Everybody is tempted now and then, Cassie.

    70

    Everything around her started to spin and then went black.

    71

    Finally he sucked a couple times and then began searching again.

    72

    Fingers caressed her hand gently and then slipped over her palm.

    73

    Five it is, then.

    74

    For a moment he gazed down at her as though something were troubling him, but then he finally turned.

    75

    For a moment he looked surprised, and then he frowned.

    76

    For a moment his warm lips felt reassuring, and then reality broke the spell.

    77

    For a moment she hesitated, and then accelerated.

    78

    For a moment she lay waiting, and then realized he had fallen asleep.

    79

    Giddon put his daughter to bed and then left the house.

    80

    Glancing at the clock on her nightstand, she waited until certain her father had left then rose.

    81

    Gradually her eyelids drooped and then she was dreaming again.

    82

    He alternately let her feed just enough to drive her mad then drank from her, while he commanded her body relentlessly.

    83

    He appeared to sulk for a moment then grew thoughtful.

    84

    He asked, and then coughed.

    85

    He beat the dirt off his clothes with his hat and then unsaddled the horse.

    86

    He blocked it and the next two blows and then snatched a fist headed for his face, twisted her arm, and spun her.

    87

    He carried her about a hundred yards and then set her on her feet, slapping her backside with a sting that brought tears to her eyes.

    88

    He chuckled and then coughed.

    89

    He didn't drink long, and she nuzzled his neck then found his lips with her own.

    90

    He didn't look like a rich man, but then, what did a rich man look like?

    91

    He eased into her body at first then made love to her hungrily, relentlessly pushing her deeper into the haze of pleasure and desire, until she arched beneath him, her body on the verge of shattering.

    92

    He flailed for a moment then went still, pinned between the car and the garage.

    93

    He frowned at her then touched the book.

    94

    He gave her a look that said he didn't have all the patience in the world then pulled her arm free again.

    95

    He gave the horse enough room to walk away from the wagon and then tied the rope to the wagon.

    96

    He glanced at her and then at Dulce.

    97

    He glanced at her and then turned his attention back to the can in his hand.

    98

    He glanced at her then back, hanging up the phone.

    99

    He glanced at their joined hands, then at Lisa and Howard in turn.

    100

    He glanced up and then smiled.

    101

    He held Damian's ring in front of her face and then tucked it into her jeans.

    102

    He held her chair as she took a seat and then sat quietly as Mrs. Marsh said grace.

    103

    He held her for a moment then swept her up in his arms.

    104

    He hesitated and then went on.

    105

    He hesitated then wrapped his arms around her, resting his cheek against her head.

    106

    He hesitated, then shook his head.

    107

    He hung up, and she stared at the cell then looked to her car.

    108

    He kissed her again more deeply and then rested his forehead against hers with a sigh.

    109

    He kissed her then rolled away.

    110

    He leaned over and kissed her cheek lightly and then straightened.

    111

    He leaned over to unlatch the gate and then rode through, heading down the drive toward the road.

    112

    He listened attentively, asking questions now and then to clarify.

    113

    He listened for a minute and then his tone was sharp.

    114

    He looked at his watch again, then settled in bed on his side behind her.

    115

    He looked startled for a moment, and then composed himself.

    116

    He looked startled for a second, and then his eyes flashed, the brows furrowing into one.

    117

    He looked through them and then handed them back without comment.

    118

    He made a face and then delved into his food.

    119

    He messed with it for a few minutes then reassembled it and placed it on the table.

    120

    He must have been moving, because his voice faded and then became clear again.

    121

    He must have seen her then.

    122

    He nibbled on her lower lip then deepened the kiss.

    123

    He paused and then snatched her arm, following the devil as he walked down a sidewalk full of frozen figures.

    124

    He paused, then said, I need a drink.

    125

    He pinned her hands above her head to keep her still then whispered the command again.

    126

    He pushed the small book around then opened it.

    127

    He rattled off his number and then gave Connie a stern look.

    128

    He regarded her suspiciously and then spoke hesitantly.

    129

    He remained relaxed despite giving her a loaded weapon then telling her to take the kill shot.

    130

    He repositioned Selyn's head then gripped her chin and squeezed her cheeks until her mouth opened.

    131

    He rose and gave her a kiss on the forehead and then left her in the safety of her room.

    132

    He shifted uneasily and then met her gaze.

    133

    He snatched her head with his other hand, then held her nose closed as she clamped her mouth shut.

    134

    He started to turn and then stopped, his expression sober.

    135

    He still looked confused and then realization lifted his brows.

    136

    He stood and brushed the sand from his clothes and then helped her to her feet.

    137

    He stood at ease before her, unconcerned with teaching her to kill then exposing himself to death at her hands.

    138

    He sure wouldn't go to the doctor then.

    139

    He then left for Boston and a flight that would arrive a few hours after Julie's.

    140

    He then went into the house, and waited while the teacher read it.

    141

    He touched his face again then rubbed the back of his head.

    142

    He traced his fingers over the scars on his hands and followed them up his arms, then his chest, then his legs.

    143

    He tugged her out from behind the chair then turned her gently.

    144

    He turned and left the room, his boots clicking across the tile floor and then fading as he moved across the hardwood family room floor and down the hall.

    145

    He walked around it and then leaned down to look in the window.

    146

    He was rarely sick, and even then it was hard to get him to go to bed.

    147

    He was too hard and cold to offer much in that way, but he spoke the truth softly and then kissed her hungrily.

    148

    He whispered words she wasn't able to make out then bit her again, this time hard enough for the pain to piece her dreamlike stage.

    149

    He winced and then took a determined step in her direction.

    150

    He would fly to Los Angeles, then transfer for the short hop north to Santa Barbara.

    151

    He'll limp around for a week or so and then he'll be fine.

    152

    Her eyes dropped to what was left of the other three then flew up to the wall.

    153

    Her gaze went from Len's stoic face to Howard and then to Connie, who looked pale.

    154

    Her groggy mind wondered why they were there and why she was in the hospital – and then she fell asleep again.

    155

    Her heart said no, but then there was logic.

    156

    Her heart skipped a beat and then began to pound in her ears.

    157

    Her heart skipped a few beats and then thundered.

    158

    Her hope flagged, and she cried then tried again.

    159

    Her lower lip pushed out and then she started to cry.

    160

    Her mate hesitated then lowered his head, nudging her gently in return in a sign that he wasn't too angry with her.

    161

    Her mischievous blue eyes sought her father first and then her grandmother.

    162

    Her spirits did a roller coaster as she desperately watched his retreating back, and then comprehended his words.

    163

    Her stomach contracted and then twisted into a knot.

    164

    Here she sat, covered in blood, drugged, one day from being all out crazy, then kidnapped—and the sight of the man before her turned her on.

    165

    Here, then, I made my home; and although it is a lonely place I amuse myself making rustles and flutters, and so get along very nicely.

    166

    His body was covered with faded scars that fascinated her, made her want to trace the lengths of them with her fingers then her tongue.

    167

    His expression revealed surprise for a brief moment, and then his eyes flashed with anger.

    168

    His eyes lingered on her face for a moment, and then he held out his hand.

    169

    His family's coat of arms, if they had those then.

    170

    His first memory was of waking up then of everything he'd done for the day.

    171

    His gaze lingered then went over her body.

    172

    His gaze went to her and then back to Damian expectantly.

    173

    His piercing gaze held hers for a moment, and then his expression softened ever so slightly.

    174

    His thumb caressed her cheek then her bottom lip.

    175

    His touch went down the side of her neck, lingered on her collarbone then continued down her arm.

    176

    I can call someone to come get you and then I think you shouldn't try to find me anymore.

    177

    I can only heal them one by one, but Dusty, if I don't do it, then you'll kill everyone, and it's not fair when they're just innocent people.

    178

    I can understand you not wanting to invest the money for a car, but what's wrong with accepting a ride now and then?

    179

    I could have killed her when she tried to seduce you but then I realized, that was the way she was.

    180

    I didn't even know you existed back then.

    181

    I didn't know what to tell you until then.

    182

    I do, too, Jule said then motioned to the blond man.

    183

    I figured these abductions mirror some old case, and then there's a time break of a few years, like he was away.

    184

    I have to, because Damian's going to be gone for another week and a half, and then a lot of bad stuff is about to happen, but whatever.

    185

    I invite them in for tea then steal their souls while they talk about the weather.

    186

    I lived in foster homes stateside up until then.

    187

    I need an hour in the gym then we'll go over the logistics issues you're inheriting.

    188

    I passed out for a few minutes, I guess, and then I thought I was alone so I started crawling toward the door.

    189

    I then asked, "How is it going out there?"

    190

    I then left the building and waited outside for the others who arrived moments later.

    191

    I then told her I'd called Brennan.

    192

    I thought maybe they had to think about it before they called, but then they practically beg me to pass on the information immediately.

    193

    I went back to my computer to retrieve a phone number, then on to the secure phone line.

    194

    I would have tried to stay with him, but I'd taken so long up until then, I couldn't do it.

    195

    I'd use the wrong towel or leave a dish out, and then you'd be threatening to kill me again.

    196

    I'll see you at five, then.

    197

    I'll see you then.

    198

    If it wasn't Dulce, then who?

    199

    If she doesn't have custody, then why go through all this?

    200

    If she leaves, then Pierre tells Dusty, and we all get yelled at.

    201

    If you change your mind, you know where to find us then.

    202

    If you don't know, then I'm not sure.

    203

    In a different time, he muttered then swore.

    204

    Instead of responding, she concentrated on pulling his energy into her body then pushed it back.

    205

    Is it all right if I call Lisa now and then to see how she's doing?

    206

    It just started rocking and then went over the edge.

    207

    It poised for a moment and then took a dive off the cliff.

    208

    It said then concentrated on holding onto the book.

    209

    It seemed unlikely that he would travel so many miles to get her, and then give up.

    210

    It started with Crocus and Jonquils and then the fruit trees as the weather grew warmer.

    211

    It was midafternoon before we got Howie on the road, first to Boston and then a flight west.

    212

    It was then I came to realize he killed in the dark, not face to face with his victim.

    213

    It was then she noticed Talon wasn't with them.

    214

    It was then that my slowly reacting brain, flowing like cold molasses began to function, more than a gerbil driven wheel.

    215

    It's a long way to drive from Fayetteville, and then they'd have to bring you back in the morning.

    216

    It's kind of small, but the rent isn't too bad, and it'll be available by then.

    217

    Jonny hesitated then looked up finally.

    218

    Jule slept past dawn then into midday.

    219

    Just this once; just now, then you can go back to Betsy.

    220

    Kinda used up all my resources and then stole everyone else's.

    221

    Len glanced at Yancey uncertainly and then shifted his attention back to her.

    222

    Let them sweat for a day, then do whatever you want with the three.

    223

    Let's get that paw fixed and then go in.

    224

    Let's play a duet, then.

    225

    Lord, she prayed, please don't let them get Chauncey - and then she knew nothing.

    226

    Mary had never been the jealous type, but then, where love was concerned, people changed.

    227

    Mary was silent a long time and then she finally spoke.

    228

    Maybe … if you want to send in someone to help, then they can help me kill the bugs and rats?

    229

    Maybe because she didn't want to think about it then.

    230

    Maybe she should accept a few dates now and then.

    231

    Mrs. Marsh eyed her son distastefully and then shifted her attention to her husband.

    232

    Oh, we disagree now and then, but we never come to blows.

    233

    Oh. Well, why don't you go with me then?

    234

    One of his hands brushed her hip then returned.

    235

    Only then did she woodenly move forward to the bedroom and close the door.

    236

    Our people feel he's been very active since then.

    237

    Over the dusty hood, the yawning valley beckoned, and then... the sound of metal grinding against rock.

    238

    Pierre hopped out and helped her and then Darian.

    239

    Pierre said then cursed in French.

    240

    Quinn looked first at his wife and then stood up.

    241

    Record keeping back then wasn't all electronic and paper took up space.

    242

    Sarah gave Giddon a stern look and then returned her attention to Lisa.

    243

    Sarah hugged her son and then Lisa.

    244

    Secondly, I realized when we began this venture; it would have its run and then be over.

    245

    See you later, then.

    246

    She almost objected then realized it was futile.

    247

    She applied light colored lipstick and then put some on Destiny's lips.

    248

    She armed herself, not willing to be caught off guard, then joined her father in the tiny foyer.

    249

    She changed quickly out of her sleepwear and loaded her body down with weapons then drew a knife and her gun.

    250

    She checked the clock on the nightstand then the notepad listing the time of the flight she'd booked the afternoon before after exploring the mansion.

    251

    She clicked the buttons on the key fob until Dusty's car blinked in response, then trotted to it.

    252

    She eyed him and then looked to Damian, who stared at her with an intensity she'd last seen aimed at Claire.

    253

    She fed and hobbled the mules and then started a fire to cook supper.

    254

    She fed, ensnared by his scent, until she was soothed then tucked her head in the crook between his neck and shoulder.

    255

    She felt another drain as he took another swig of her power, and coldness, then silence.

    256

    She fidgeted then rose, too antsy to sit still when her emotions were in turmoil.

    257

    She flushed and looked him over, then took a step back in to the living room.

    258

    She forced herself to sew the arrow wound the best she could then ran from the room, vomiting in the bathroom.

    259

    She gaped up at him and then snapped her jaws shut.

    260

    She glanced down at her shirt and then laughed with relief.

    261

    She glanced down at the envelope and then tossed it on the table.

    262

    She hadn't thought so, but then again, she never expected to end up in Hell.

    263

    She hesitated and then joined him.

    264

    She hesitated then answered.

    265

    She hesitated then asked, "Can you call someone to come get me?"

    266

    She hesitated then crossed the library.

    267

    She hesitated then exited the car and shivered in the late night breeze.

    268

    She hesitated then reached for him, her cool touch soothing the fury in his blood.

    269

    She hesitated then sat beside him.

    270

    She hesitated then texted him.

    271

    She knelt beside her father's grave to place flowers, then rose and turned.

    272

    She laid it across him then straightened it to cover his body.

    273

    She laughed, and then became thoughtful.

    274

    She lay back down, hoping they hadn't noticed, then rolled onto her other side.

    275

    She looked at it curiously, then at Damian.

    276

    She looked at the unconscious woman in her lap then twisted to look up at Darian.

    277

    She met his gaze then looked away quickly.

    278

    She motioned for Deidre to enter then closed the door and locked it as soon as she did.

    279

    She opened her mouth and drank from him, timidly at first then hungrily.

    280

    She opened the stairwell door and hurried down the stairs two floors then darted into a hallway to the elevator.

    281

    She paused a few second and then disconnected without leaving a message.

    282

    She peered through the crack in the door until certain they both entered the bedroom, then opened the closet door and slid out the opened front door.

    283

    She pondered a few minutes and then smiled.

    284

    She pulled out waterproof ankle boots and her thick, lamb's wool-lined coat then quickly gathered her toiletries and packed an overnight bag.

    285

    She pulled the pins from her hair and scrubbed it and then wiped the rivulets of water from her face.

    286

    She ran her tongue over her gums then licked her lips.

    287

    She ran to the bedroom and flipped on the TV loud then hid in the coat closet beside the front door.

    288

    She rose and stretched then left the small house on a hill for a quick walk.

    289

    She said something and then rode ahead.

    290

    She sent the text then tucked the phone in her pocket, praying they could track her with the tag Toni placed there.

    291

    She should have listened then.

    292

    She smiled at his reply, relieved, then texted Dusty.

    293

    She snatched the keys and jammed them in her pocket then peered through the peephole again.

    294

    She squeezed the steering wheel then reached into her coat pocket for her cell phone.

    295

    She stared at him then shook her head and punched again.

    296

    She started to drive home then thought of the man she and Jule both tried to kill.

    297

    She started to follow and tripped, then stifled a cry.

    298

    She started to the table then stopped, unable to dismiss the feeling of the man's arms around her or what she'd felt when they touched.

    299

    She started to toss the letter aside, and then something made her read on.

    300

    She swished it around in her mouth to wash out the sand and then spit.

    301

    She took his hand and kissed his palm, then ran to her library, mind racing with what she'd learned about him.

    302

    She took one step forward, then another, throwing herself onto the ground beside Sofi.

    303

    She touched his face, then his hair, her cool power soothing him.

    304

    She treaded to him and pulled his head down to kiss her then nudged it aside instead to reach his neck.

    305

    She tried her voice once before she managed to speak, and even then the voice didn't sound like her own.

    306

    She waited a moment and then curiosity got the better of her.

    307

    She was far better than I at handling this type of emotion but just then, Molly skipped in the door.

    308

    She was two years younger then.

    309

    She watched him as he answered it and then headed toward her at a brisk pace.

    310

    She watched him go then turned to her bodyguard.

    311

    She wiped her eyes and started to sit, then froze.

    312

    She wiped her face then dressed, too distracted to feel the warmth of a certain deity as he appeared.

    313

    She withdrew then touched him again, this time pushing the energy she'd absorbed—and her own—into him.

    314

    She woke with a sob, and then cried until the dark mood retreated.

    315

    She woke with a start, and then punched her pillow.

    316

    She'll be leaving then.

    317

    Silence fell between them and then he finally spoke.

    318

    Silence, then finally Brandon answered in a controlled voice.

    319

    Some go crazy then kill themselves.

    320

    Some might be that old, but to remember back then, they'd be more'n ninety.

    321

    Somehow she managed to take a few steps, and then a few more - fury driving her on.

    322

    Someone gasped and then she realized the sound came from her throat.

    323

    Take all the webbing of a normal spider, wad it up and tangle everything together then attach it to random points.

    324

    Talon got out then reached in and snatched her, dragging her out.

    325

    That night it stormed and then turned cold.

    326

    The captain glanced at Pete and then addressed Bordeaux again.

    327

    The car came to a halt and then started to roll forward.

    328

    The car made one more circle in the road and then lunged at the cliff.

    329

    The dread and guilt at the pit of her stomach were countered by the confusion of knowing that she'd fallen into the grip of the Immortal laws first with Gabriel then with Darkyn.

    330

    The dreams got worse, and then I went to Talon's one night.

    331

    The few people I've met who knew me back then say I'm a different person.

    332

    The grand necessity, then, for our bodies, is to keep warm, to keep the vital heat in us.

    333

    The humor in Sarah's eyes was immediately replaced with concern - and then a guarded expression.

    334

    The landscape became dimmer, and then she realized she was falling.

    335

    The man beside her hesitated and then obeyed.

    336

    The memories rippled through her then coalesced, locking themselves away in the back of her mind.

    337

    The men silently devoured their food and then helped her clean up the camp.

    338

    The nurse knocked on the door and then came in carrying a crying Natalie.

    339

    The phone rang several times and then dropped the call.

    340

    The rain got it started and then the edge of the cliff gave way.

    341

    The two looked up and down the hallway, then withdrew a lock pick set.

    342

    The two men talked for a few minutes and then one rider turned his bay horse toward the wagons.

    343

    Then a woman has to do the best she can on her own.

    344

    Then a woman in the background said something about them all moving to this keen town and the woman on the phone laughed, like it was a joke.

    345

    Then again, he was a man, and he didn't pretend to understand a woman's mind.

    346

    Then again, if Yancey was dealing with drugs, he was endangering his mother and child.

    347

    Then again, maybe he was still defending his fight for Alex.

    348

    Then again, maybe it was Pete.

    349

    Then again, maybe you didn't miss anything at all.

    350

    Then again, most men had some level of respect for him and his position.

    351

    Then again, she wasn't interested in the only type of relationship he had to offer.

    352

    Then again, would he tell her, if she did?

    353

    Then all preferred listening to speaking.

    354

    Then all three of them laughed heartily.

    355

    Then come in and use the phone if you want.

    356

    Then don't talk so loud.

    357

    Then don't waste any more of my time.

    358

    Then get a restraining order on Allen.

    359

    Then go with me.

    360

    Then he added with a smile in his voice, You two are working late together.

    361

    Then he added, "I can't believe I'm having this conversation."

    362

    Then he added, Howie want's Julie to sit in.

    363

    Then he asked, "Are you ever wrong?"

    364

    Then he brushed the sand from her pants, finishing up with a light slap on her backside.

    365

    Then he continued the conversation.

    366

    Then he drew back, his gaze running over her face in that familiar confident way.

    367

    Then he led her into the cave.

    368

    Then he motioned to the others and pointed up at Bordeaux, speaking in guttural tones.

    369

    Then he picked up another box.

    370

    Then he pulled back out onto the road.

    371

    Then he said, 'you guys have this history when you were kids,' as if he was left out.

    372

    Then he started for her.

    373

    Then he took from his pocket a sheet of paper on which some verses were written.

    374

    Then he turned to do it all in reverse.

    375

    Then he was blaming her.

    376

    Then he's still after us?

    377

    Then his face engaged in a smile that created little wrinkles around his eyes and grooves in his cheeks.

    378

    Then how did he know I was here?

    379

    Then how do you know?

    380

    Then Howie asked if we'd try to run a session this weekend, long distance, by phone.

    381

    Then Howie stunned us.

    382

    Then I asked if she perceived any threats.

    383

    Then I asked, "Have you brought the others up to speed on what's been happening?"

    384

    Then I busted his chops how he wouldn't be able to, I don't know, relate.

    385

    Then I caught on to what he was doing and forced him to stop.

    386

    Then I figured it might freak you so no recording.

    387

    Then I got smart and checked all non-commercial vehicles.

    388

    Then I had an idea.

    389

    Then I heard you coming.

    390

    Then I lost a grandson and thanks to a miracle, he was returned to me, unharmed.

    391

    Then I read about this other murder, maybe after I was in a year or so.

    392

    Then I realized; the bitch had nailed the solid wooden door shut from her side!

    393

    Then I remembered Detective Jackson.

    394

    Then I remembered her talking to me about the paintings on his walls.

    395

    Then I saw a figure get out of the car and creep around toward the back of the house.

    396

    Then I wondered if you were putting on a show for her to prove nothing was going on between us.

    397

    Then I'll get mine fixed.

    398

    Then I'll hit the road once more.

    399

    Then it's a done deal with Julie?

    400

    Then leave me alone.

    401

    Then make that list.

    402

    Then Martha dropped the bombshell.

    403

    Then Ronnie got up and said how he and mom loved each other and how she still loved her daughter Annie and it sounded like my sister was her only child.

    404

    Then she added, "Julie practically begged me to bring Molly out there and help the both of them to get back home, whatever it takes to do so."

    405

    Then she clarified, an octave higher.

    406

    Then she dialed Howard's number.

    407

    Then she ran straight into the fence - like she didn't see it.

    408

    Then she was falling again.

    409

    Then she wished she didn't send it.

    410

    Then she would be engulfed by another convulsive sob.

    411

    Then something else crossed her mind.

    412

    Then stop doing that!

    413

    Then suddenly I thought of another matter entirely.

    414

    Then take the first hit.

    415

    Then tell me, Julie; what was it like?

    416

    Then the horse bunched up under him.

    417

    Then the host caught her off guard when the conversation segued to the Psychic Tipster.

    418

    Then the line was let down again for Zeb to climb up by.

    419

    Then the Witches divided up the kingdom, and ruled the four parts of it until you came here.

    420

    Then there's a break of several years.

    421

    Then they spend all their time at parties instead of studying.

    422

    Then they told him dinner would be served directly and he replied that they could not serve it too quickly to suit his convenience.

    423

    Then they were locked in a passionate embrace, seeking and finding the love they had been pushing aside for so long.

    424

    Then they would have to hitch them back up again.

    425

    Then this newspaper lady in Boston gave her an out and she jumped on it like Roy Rogers on Trigger.

    426

    Then today when I couldn't find her . . .

    427

    Then we'll bind you to him.

    428

    Then we'll have cookies, okay?

    429

    Then what are you going to do?

    430

    Then what shall I do with them, my dear?

    431

    Then what will you do?

    432

    Then what's the rush?

    433

    Then when I caught him spying on me at the restaurant in Huntsville...

    434

    Then when Mary arrived, you ran off.

    435

    Then where would you be?

    436

    Then who is supposed to feed them?

    437

    Then who was it?

    438

    Then why are you crying?

    439

    Then why are you suddenly in need of a sitter?

    440

    Then why are you upset?

    441

    Then why did he live so far away from everything?

    442

    Then why did you tell me what you did?

    443

    Then why the look like your dog ate your cat?

    444

    Then why were you so rough?

    445

    Then why'd you do it?

    446

    Then you admit to lying to me to make sure I was stuck in your web.

    447

    Then you can meet everyone.

    448

    Then you don't know if he was merely giving you an opportunity to leave.

    449

    Then you get back up and continue the climb.

    450

    Then you get to sew me back together.

    451

    Then you learned the truth when he talked in his sleep.

    452

    Then you lose before you begin.

    453

    Then you shouldn't kill any of them, if they can be saved!

    454

    Then you wouldn't have run off that cliff.

    455

    Then you'd better start singing out.

    456

    Then you'll have to trust me, won't you.

    457

    Then you're not going to eat.

    458

    Then you're the only one.

    459

    Then you've played your part well, daughter.

    460

    Then, again, if he did want to talk to her about something, this was the perfect opportunity.

    461

    Then, bang, bang, he's dead.

    462

    Then, having tied the wooden creature securely, the boy buckled the strap and tossed his prisoner into the buggy.

    463

    Then, low and behold, another visitor arrives to call on the popular gentleman!

    464

    Then, she heard the cry of an infant in the background.

    465

    Then, there would be the cost of the wedding - and what about finals?

    466

    Then, these near silent sobs would have turned to shrieks of anguish while I made the young beauty my own.

    467

    Then, when we have kids, Mom could watch them.

    468

    There was a light step behind her, and then Allen's eyes widened as his attention shifted to a point behind her.

    469

    There was a pause, then Xander purred, "You know I do nothing for free."

    470

    There was a soft step behind her, and then his hands were on her waist, his thumbs nimbly working the tense muscles.

    471

    They rested for less than an hour and then he saddled the horse again.

    472

    They sipped their coffee in silence for a few minutes and then Señor Medena spoke.

    473

    They stared for a long moment then Talon shoved her towards the water.

    474

    To her surprise, he chuckled and then grimaced.

    475

    Toni snatched Sofi's arm before she could reach him, then grabbed her as she neared.

    476

    We had eyes only for each other then.

    477

    We know he was in the Cleveland and then Ontario.

    478

    We'd then cross our fingers and see what particulars would follow.

    479

    We'll go, then, and I promise to keep my hands to myself.

    480

    We'll need to hit fast then evac.

    481

    We're gonna have a little talk, then we'll see who gets to kill who.

    482

    Well, if you want to go that bad, then go.

    483

    Well, sit down then.

    484

    What happens then won't matter.

    485

    What must he think of her, encouraging him one minute, and then turning away the next?

    486

    What will happen then?

    487

    When she reached for the receiver, he released it reluctantly and then lounged against the wall where he could hear her conversation.

    488

    Why, then, was he starting to feel as if he'd been set up?

    489

    With the canteens full, they started for the cave entrance and then stopped.

    490

    Wynn's eyes fell to her fangs again then drifted down her body.

    491

    Xander considered him and then stepped away, thoughtful.

    492

    Xander held up a hand, catching the bullets and then tossing them.

    493

    Yancey glanced that way and then back at her.

    494

    Yeah, because I probably won't even remember you by then.

    495

    You could've waited a day for him to fail then cured Selyn.

    496

    You do all the work we do, and then cook.

    497

    You use this lever to lower the sickle, like this and then lift it over stumps and such.

    498

    You were hopping in bed with everyone back then and you never gave me a second look.

    499

    Yully saw the next blow coming, then the next and the next.

    500

    Yully struggled to control it and then surrendered.