Serval and Sheep (Chapter 3)
I despise pretense. let me see how strong you really are!" his grip tightens, forcing her hand to bend upwards, exposing her fingertips. her retractable claws are forced out by the sudden jerk pointing right at desmond's face like small daggers.
Counter Earth Chronicles Fallen Empire Chapter 38: The Colony (Places Both Known And Unknown Part VII)
"no false pretenses then boy." buddy said exiting the lodge and discarding his disguise. his mate did the same- she became a lava rock creature golem thingie similar in size in stature to mr. walker. "not too close constance, you will destroy our home!"
Jeremy 032; Road-Stop Blues
There was little pretense of highlighting the historical nature of each roadside attraction here. the history of the area came back to mind. the academy courses detailed how control of the lakes had been fought over desperately by all sides.
The Fattest Doll of All
His face swelled with pudge, eyes now just beginning to flab over as the pretense of chins was abandoned below his jaws for full-on broad flat rolls.
Boy in kimono.
It was nothing of masquerade or pretense but serious and honest sign of affection. a kiss that told ben when reciprocated that he understood and felt the same. a few footsteps sounded from not too far away and the kiss ended.
Beer, Wine, and Spirits; Chapter 2 - Coping
She lured him out to lunch or for walks in the park with the pretense of wanting to know this wolf who suddenly appeared in mark's life. the talks were casual but eventually got impersonal.
Ra's Enemy
Suddenly the god dropped all pretenses of being a human and became a huge jackal looking creature, "this is my true form." isaac suddenly saw a veil of black surround his vision, "i... think i'm just going to take a little na..."
Dry Eyes, Cold Hearts (Ch. 8)
"come now, mordecai, have you abandoned all pretense of honor? we will solve this by the old ways, a duel of honor. unless, you would have your warriors know you as a coward." it was a flagrant insult that stung all the worse because of who said it.
...Falls Apart
It's easy to make a pretense of splendid isolation and superiority when you know it's all a game..." "and is this the new game?
Praetorian Guard
I mean, given shala's pretense and inconsideration, i couldn't blame an underpaid chef for slipping something into her meal, but this was a well-paying employer if i'd ever seen one.
Fates of the Ferals: The Fox
As jacob left, the jill dropped her pretense of aloof observation, and she came over to sniff them out. as her searching nose approached him, zeke leaned over to the side, gritting his teeth and raising his head up to keep away from it.
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 7 Lovers - 7.12
Abandoning any pretense, i instinctively extended my tongue, brushing against the inside of aether’s mouth. he immediately pulled back, covering his snout. “did i do something wrong?”