The thought of men coming out of the darkness at them lent swiftness to her actions as they saddled the horses.

The unifying thought lent him an air of servility that was like a shield against the stares of humans trudging past all around.

Rapture, in truth, to which the thought of its brief duration alone lent a touch of bitterness.

The thought of sharp teeth ripping at his throat lent him new strength and he redoubled his efforts.

This thought lent wings to my feet; but even at my best I could do no more than hold my own with the leaping thing before me.

Once again, thoughts of mortality lend substance to what otherwise would look like lighthearted fun.

The thought lent her strength.

Not that she'd had much choice, but somehow that thought didn't lend her the amount of comfort she supposed it should.

Cold rain swept through the night air, chilling Alluen's flesh, though her own thoughts lent a coldness that ran much deeper.

And, as always, the thought of Elise lent her a much needed strength.