Extract from the secon novel in the Talon series:

She pushed the anxiety out of her brain, thinking
of Talon, and swallowed. Slowly the lump in her
throat shrank until it was gone. She wiped her
forehead with the back of her hand then wiped her
hands on her jeans. Her heart slowed down.

Slowly she walked to Pajaro’s side and looked at
him. He nodded at her, encouraging, and grinned.

  Her boldness was back. She combed her hair
with her fingers.