Yet, it had been Dimitri’s gentleness and thoughtfulness mixed with that deadliness that made him so wonderful. The same hands that wielded stakes with such precision would carefully brush the hair out of my face....

No one had ever called me unnatural before, except for the time I put ketchup on a taco.

Avery worries about her, too, so Lissa’s in good hands. Avery’s pretty amazing.”I gave him a scathing look. “Amazing? Do you like her or something?” I hadn’t forgotten Avery’s comment about leaving the door unlocked...

They all knew about me and Dimitri,” I said, wondering if I’d be saying any of this sober. “But I never told them we were together.” “You didn’t have to. It’s written all over your face.””They...

The unchangeable price of everything more precious and valuable is blood.

Other people spoke, and I tried to keep up with the translations. All the stories were about Dimitri’s kindness and strength of character. Even when not out battling the undead, Dimitri had always been there...

Dimitri is dead,” she said. It was a statement, not a question, but she was looking to me for confirmation. I wondered if I’d given away something, some hint that there was still more to...

Roza.” His voice had that same wonderful lowness, the same accent . . . itwas all just colder. “You forgot my first lesson: Don’t hesitate.

Dimitri: “Why did you come here?”Rose: “Because you hit me on the head and dragged me here.

I know,” she said, guessing my thoughts. “I know exactly how you feel.””Does it get easier?” I asked. Unlike Sydney, Olena had an answer.”Yes. But you’ll never be the same.

I sighed and stared off without any particular focus. “I miss him so much.””I’m sorry,” she said.”Will it ever get better?”The question seemed to catch her by surprise. “I…I don’t know.