Chapter 38

• "You see ... it is not quite pain that sadists are after, but the power of inflicting pain. They seek the knowledge that they can do whatever they want to someone and face no repercussions from it. They enjoy the power difference between their victim and themselves and want their victim to be as aware of it as possible."
• He began whisking his claws against her back, one finger at a time, each one drawing forth more blood.
• "They remind their victim of this with every ... last ... scratch."