| Rain pattered against the windows of the castle as its inhabitants braced for the true storm that was coming. |
| Bare feet pattered on cold stone, the quick breaths shallow from exhaustion, Ayla and Dylan ran on in pursuit of the two shadowy figures. |
| Feet pattered down the stairs, and then strong, slender hands were ripping his sleeve apart. |
| A light rain pattered down over them as they rode along, talking about nothing in particular, enjoying each other's company. |
| The snow pattered down around me as I looked up at her, landing in my hair and covering the dull drabness of my dress with fluffy flakes. |
| Instead of her father's big booming steps, small feet pattered against the carpet. |
