People talk about nature as a mother, but to me she's always been Medea, ready and willing to slaughter her children. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“It's written in our DNA somewhere: our children first, the rest of the world second.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“It's bad enough I have to be trapped in a car with you children. You'll do your best not to act like… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I love these kids. I love them so much it steals my breath and squeezes me flat, and at the same time,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I love these kids. I love them so much it steals my breath and squeezes me flat, and at the same time,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“And I am not finished," I promised. "Tell me where to find the child." "F*** you!" "I'm not attracted to you," I… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often." "No.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“You’re their little girl,” Shane said. “You know, when I think about it, I’d feel the same way about my own daughter.”… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“What was our daughter’s name? I should know that. But I didn’t. I didn’t. Because she doesn’t exist. Wake up! “Dad—” I… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Tell me something about yourself.” “I’d rather save the small talk.” “There’s no need to be rude, child, and believe me, I’m… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Ay-firmative,' Eve said, and tried for a smile. 'Sorry. An Aliens reference always makes me feel better at times like this. Exept I'm not… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
But that quickly faded, and he frowned. "You're bleeding," he said. "What happened?" Claire sighed and held up her wrist to show him the… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Did he just say--?" "Yes," Claire said, smiling. "Yes, he did." "Whoa. Guess I'd better stay alive, then. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Hell,' Shane spit in disgust. 'I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her.' He tossed her the bat.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“If she were any friendlier, she'd be giving you a lapdance right now.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I get maudlin. Some people drink; some get depressed; some run around having sex with anyone with a pulse. Me, I get philosophical. It’s… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I felt I should repeat it for the other slipper, in case there should be any bad feelings between the two. One should never… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“As he filled the mug with coffee, Michael waited for Shane to make some sense. Which Shane finally did, holding up the cheaply printed… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
There is a certain freedom in giving up all hope. One is no longer bound by the cords of dread or fear; you simply… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Shane talking to Claire - "Hang on - Slow down. I'm not going anywhere. You know that, right? You don't have to put out… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Oliver laughed - actually laughed."I like this new Claire," he said. "You should work her this hard all the time, Myrnin. She's interesting when… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
