Gregory didn't attempt to hide his amazement. "You used to…
““Gregory didn't attempt to hide his amazement. "You used to slip inside minds, but this is something different." He stood up and circled Tristan. "When I tried to break in, I felt just one mind, one soul--and it wasn't Luke McKenna's. He would've been an easy mark for me. Tell me how you did it." Tristan remained silent. "The voices taught you," Gregory guessed, his voice husky with desire. "The voices taught you something they haven't taught me! Tell me how"--a smile spread slowly over his face--"and I'll spare Ivy." "You've always been a liar, Gregory." "Not now. Now we're on the same side, Tristan. The dead side." His laughter ended in an electric hiss. Beyond the garage, the driveway grew brighter; the floodlights had been switched on again. "Chase?" the woman called. "Is everything okay?" He grimaced, then punched a button on the wall, lowering the garage door. Tristan followed Gregory out the side entrance but remained in the shadows. "Get out of our lives, Gregory," he said. "Go back to where you belong." Gregory laughed at him. "Don't you know? I bring hell with me wherever I go." Then he sauntered across the lawn. "Coming, Mother.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Gregory seeks knowledge of a mind‑reading ability, offering a bargain while revealing hidden motives.
In simple terms: Gregory wants to learn mind‑reading, promising a trade.
Key Takeaway
Question motives before accepting offers.
Themes
trust
manipulation
power
secrets
Mood
suspenseful
dark
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- crime investigation
- psychic training
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
mind control
psychic ability
bargaining
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of trusting a liar?
- How does power corrupt relationships?
A Different Perspective
The bargain may be a trap, risking further danger.