“Adrian paled and went perfectly still as he stared at the newcomer, and in that moment, all my high hopes for him… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“I’ve always made it a rule in my life not to pick fights with children, cute animals, or ignorant old men. I… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Whoa." Adrian leapt up and rushed to Jill's side. "You need to let this go. What, are you going to start a… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Honestly, darling," she said. "Do you even look in a mirror before you walk out the door? Your hair's a mess." He… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Do you know where to find a party or something?” “I’m Adrian Ivashkov,” I declared. “The parties find me.” — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“I sent a quick text to Adrian: I have a hickey! You can’t ever kiss me again. I honestly hadn’t expected him… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“No matter how long or how difficult, we will undo whatever that Moroi boy has done to you." I managed a wavering… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“But when I touch you, your aura … it smolders . The colors deepen, it burns more intensely, the purple increases. Why?… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“What do you think, little dhampir? I was pretty badass with that plant, wasn’t I? Of course, it would have been more… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Adrian tipped my face up toward his and kissed me. Like always, the world around me stopped moving. No, the world became… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“I followed along because really, it was hard to say no to Dimitri Belikov about anything.” — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“So, " Nathan said, attention focused on Adrian, "now that Vasilisa's graduated, what are you going to do with yourself? You aren't… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“It was with some surprise that I saw that the person waiting for me at the airport's exit was Adrian. A grin… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Thank you for sending my imagination to a place it can never return from.” — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Perfume can be good . . . especially if you get one that goes with your chemistry." - Adrian Ivashkov” — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“This isn’t a real marriage." “Not according to the state of Nevada,” I said cheerfully. “We’ve got the paperwork to prove it.… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“He stared at me for several heavy seconds and then laughed—though there wasn't much humor in it. "You know what's great? You'reserious.… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“I suck,” I said, after several minutes of uncomfortable silence into our drive. “Is that some kind of vampire joke?” Trey asked.” — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Did you know," he said slowly, "That Victor Dashkov is sitting on your bed?" "Yeah," I said. "It was kind of a… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“An image of Sydney's face appeared in my mind's eye, calm and lovely. I believe in you. My anxiety faded. I took… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“I think Adrian really likes you. Like, in a wanting-to-be-serious way." I shook my head and stepped back. "Nope. He likes me… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Ivashkov," she repeated, her face the picture of serenity. "My name is Sydney Ivashkov.” — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
