Gabriel relaxed fractionally, feeling the tide of red rage receding, and even managed to smile.

The bouncers relaxed fractionally and just stood looking at us.

Keyoke relaxed fractionally, as if in the presence of an old acquaintance.

She relaxed fractionally, though her grip on his arm remained.

There was no obvious sign of it in the dark eyes which met hers; she relaxed fractionally.

The bartender relaxed fractionally, and her smile was less professional.

She relaxed fractionally and went to stand in the darkened entrance.

Because she could remember the expression of utter shock on his face, Serena relaxed fractionally.

Ruslan reacted at the draw, then relaxed fractionally as her hand left the gun.

Kensal relaxed fractionally and handed her a cup of water.