Rose, I cheat at cards and buy liquor for minors. But I would never, ever force you into something you don’t want.

She heard Adrian say to Christian, ʺYou know, your shirtʹs kind of grungy-looking. Seems like you could put in a little more effort since youʹre dating a princess.ʺ

You approve?” I asked, spinning around.He slipped an arm around my waist. “Unfortunately, yes. I was hoping you’d show up in something a lot sluttier. Something that would scandalize my parents.” “Sometimes it’s like you...

He loves that you love the car more than he does and thinks it’s awesome you’re getting so good in your defense class. Not that that’s a surprise. You’re always so good at everything, and...

This college would probably have the same problem as the last one did.”I frowned, “What’s that?””Homework.

Because it gives him and excuse to be around her–without making it look like he gave in first. That way, he can still seem manly.” “That’s ridiculous.” Especially the part about Christian being manly. “Guys...

You look too pretty to be useful.

But once in a while . . . I don’t know. I feel so close, Rose. So close to the edge. Like if I allow myself one small misstep, I’ll plunge away and never come...

We’re, uh, not in West Virginia.

Keith was just bringing the glass to his lips when Adrian said, “Mmm. O positive, my favorite.”Keith sprayed out the wine he’d just drunk and promptly started coughing. I was relieved that none got on...

Adrian, is this some kind of joke?

Rose? Is that you?” I peered behind him. Lissa. “What are you doing here?””What are you doing here?” She asked”Ladies, ladies” he said teasingly. “No need to fight over me.”I glared. “We’re not.

I clung to that spark of hope,nurturing it into a small flame thatchased some of the shadows in my heartaway.

It made you happy…

He smiled and tapped my nose. “Two thank-yous in as many days. I don’t suppose I’ll get to see any, uh, special gratitude?”I scoffed. “Nope. You’ll just have to imagine it.”He gave me a half-hug...

Can’t you… I don’t. Find a hobby or something?””Being charming is my hobby.

No, you will listen. For once, you’re going to hear something that doesn’t fit into your neat, compartmentalized world of order and logic and reason. Because this isn’t reasonable. If you’re terrified, believe me—this scares...

You should dress her better, you know.” “I’m not interested in putting clothes on her,” Adrian called as he steered me away. “Watch it,” I warned through gritted teeth, “or you might be the one...

And weird, for lack of a better word. And part of you knows… well, part of you knows something’s not right. That your thinking’s not right. But what do you about that? All we can...

Did you know,” he said slowly, “That Victor Dashkov is sitting on your bed?””Yeah,” I said. “It was kind of a shock to us too.

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

You did what you did out of love. I can’t be mad at you over that. It was stupid, but that’s how love is. Do you have any idea what I’d do for you? To...

He’d written me up a proposal of why dating him was a sound decision. It had included things like “I’ll give up cigarettes unless I really, really need one” and “I’ll unleash romantic surprises every...

Don’t be sorry you loved him. That’s part of you, part you have to let go…

Damn it,” I muttered. “What?” asked Adrian. “I hate when you’re the sane one. That’s my job.” “Rose,” he said, forcibly trying to keep a serious tone, “I can think of many words to describe...

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...

Your… Your aura. It’s… amazing. It’s shining. I mean, it always shines, but today… Well I’ve never seen anything like it. I didn’t expect that after everything that happened.’I shifted around uncomfortably. If I lit...

I’m sorry.” “Be sorry you lied,” he said, pressing a kiss to my forehead. “Don’t be sorry you loved him. That’s part of you, part you have to let go, yeah, but still something that’s...