I liked that the lycan are explaining themselves more to Cyn such Shea mentioning love bites or Arric explaining but not making excuse for his growl. Cyn needs to be aware and understand their behavior.
I remember as a teen smelling coffee perking over an open campfire and thinking it just had to be good. My parents and grandparents really most of the adults I knew drank their coffee black. Me, I like mine brewed strong with cream and sugar. I like my men the same, strong, sweet and no bitter edge.