But with Dimitri, I never felt like I had to be anything more what I already was. I didn’t have to entertain him or think up jokes or even flirt. It was enough to just...

In an undertone, I murmured, “This isn’t over. I won’t give up on you.””I’ve given up on you,” he said back, voice also soft. “Love fades. Mine has.

The only thing better than imagining Dimitri carrying me in his arms was imagining him shirtless while carrying me in his arms.

You will not! It’s wrong.””What, kissing you, or kissing you in Pies and Stuff?

Estoy confundido. No consigo leer tus señales. Unas veces si, otras no. Dices que me quieres, pero dices que no quieres. Si te decidieras, sería fantástico, pero me estás haciendo pensar una cosa y, a...

And so, surpassing my own records for dangerous, reckless behavior, I ripped off Sonya’s bracelet.”I’m Rose Hathaway.

Guys do ridiculous things for love.” Adrian reached into his pocket and held up a pack of cigarettes. “Do you know how badly I want one of these right now? Yet I suffer, Rose. All...

Think of me.

The tension between us kicked up a notch, and I realized that along with our bodies being nearer, so were our lips.

Not everything about me is cute.””That’s true, some things are cute. The rest are sexy. Astonishing, agonizingly sexy. It’s a wonder I can get anything done at all, when all I ever think about is...

Well, this is a nice surprise,” he said. He looked us over. Jill had changed into her normal clothes during her isolation today, but I still had on the Amberwood blouse and skirt. “Sage, aren’t...

Oh God. She probably thinks we were off doing—you know—romantic type, um, things—

I slept with her because she was hot and wanted me. Maybe we’re dealing with the supernatural, but I’m still human.

I knew you were a badass,” continued Adrian. “But I didn’t realize just how much until I saw you dropping guardians out there.””Does that mean you’re going to be nicer to me?” I teased.”I’m already...

Look, Rose. You don’t have to keep up with the hard-to-get thing. You already got me.

Adrian: I find prostitutes vastly important.Nathan Ivashkov: Well. How refreshing to see that things haven’t changed.

No,” he said. “I don’t want you to suffer. Much. But the next time you’re in bed with Belikov, stop a moment and remember that not everyone made out as well as you did.”I turned...

Piccola dhampir

He was too perfect, despite being one of the most imperfect people I knew.

It’s okay,” I said soothingly. “You’re just getting your stride back. Once you’re up to full power, I’ll go crack a rib or something so we can test it.”She groaned. “The horrible part is that...

If not for me being stoned and clinging to a taco, it would have been terribly romantic.

She says you’re not awake until you’re actually out of bed and standing up.

Considering Adrian had once gotten bored while reading while reading a particularly long menu, I had a hard time imagining he’d read the Hugo book in any language.

You know, Aunt Tasha makes jokes about how youʹd actually be a better queen than the others, except sometimes . . . I donʹt think sheʹs joking.

Already crazy about you, Sage.

Guardian Belikov is the princess’s guardian now,” said Kirova, “Her sanctioned guardian.””You got cheap foreign labour to protect Lissa?

I also never would have imagined I’d quote back a church lesson, but when the rest of the crowd stood up to take communion, I found myself saying to Dimitri: “Don’t you think that if...

The training part,” I guessed.”Yup. You’re going to be Dimitri’s partner.”A moment of funny silence fell, probably not noticeable to anyone except Dimitri and me. Our eyes met.”Guarding partner,” Dimitri clarified unnecessarily, like maybe he...

Dmitri was in my arms.

You could help someone else in a relationship. you could strengthen them and support them. but you couldn’t actually do everything for them. you couldn’t solve all their problems.

If you went twenty-four hours without cigarettes, I’d drink a can of pop. Regular pop. The whole can.”Isaw the glimmer of Adrian’s earlier smile returning. “You would not.””I totally would.” “Half a can would put...

My boyfriend was insanely sexy, vampire or not, and I couldn’t keep my hands off him.

Sage, did you just swear?

Bryan gaped, as though that was more than he’d been expecting. “Oh. Okay. Well, um, there’s a silent film festival downtown next week. Do you think you’d want to go?” I shook my head. “No,...

I’m into anything, so long as you’re with me.

Stay back,”I warned. “Stay away from him.” They kept coming. “Stay back!” I yelled. They stopped. Except for one. “Rose,” came a soft voice. “Drop the sword.” My hands shook. I swallowed. “Get away from...

I’m like a fine wine. I get better with age. The best is yet to come.

Make me an offer, ” I said at last. “Write it up, and give me a point-by-point outline of why you’re a good would-be suitor. ” He started to laugh, then saw my face. “Seriously?...

How many other people are there lurking off-screen?

You destroy my life then feed me inspirational philosophy.

No,” Dimitri interrupted gently. He moved his face toward mine, our foreheads nearly touching. “It won’t happen to you. You’re too strong. You’ll fight it, just like you did thistime.””I only did because you were...

Dimitri’s voice snapped my attention back to him. “That’s Adrian Ivashkov.” He said the name the same way everyone else did. “Yeah, I know.””This is the second time I’ve seen you with him.””Yeah,” I replied...

Ah, well,ʺ said Abe, idly studying his fingertips. ʺI have it on good authority thereʹs going to be a new ‘gateʹ opening up soon over on the south side of the wall.”The truth dawned on...

But I couldn’t help myself, couldn’t help the way I felt as I recalled the bliss and rush of a vampire’s bite.

Somehow, Sydney had an internal clock that told her when time was up. I think it was part of her inherent ability to keep track of a hundred things at once. Not me. In these...

Well. I’ve got a car.”An hour later, I vowed I’d never make fun of that Mazda again.

Jill’s face was hard when PE ended, and I had the feeling she was trying not to cry. I tried talking to her in the locker room, but she simply shook her head and headed...

The only thing true about what you just said was the storybook damsel part – and that only because you’re pretty enough to be one.

I had a standing arrangement with God: I’d agree to believe in Him -barely- as long as He let me sleep in on Sundays.

She kept the wish to herself, as she should have, and simply blew out the candle.I clapped and whistled and then dove into my own cupcake, dying to know how my creations tasted. And seeing...