You've turned into quite a bossy little thing," Myrnin said. "I think I might like it. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“The Apocalypse must be near, because a guy is arguing against grilling.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Claire: Seriously? My mom? Let you in my room? In the middle of the night? Michael: Moms like me. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I’m taking off my shoes.’’ ‘‘Fine. Shoes off.’’ ‘‘And my pants.’’ ‘‘Don’t push it, Claire. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I love arguing with you, Claire. You always surprise me. And occasionally, you even make sense. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I think I'd fall for you no matter what, Claire. You're kind of awesome. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Nobody's cut out for this town," Shane said. "Nobody sane anyway." "Says the kid who came back." "Yeah, kind of proves my… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I ended your experiment. Because you're not a scientist. You're a monster. I'm not leaving any of them at your mercy.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“But if these past years in Morganville have taught me anything, it's that sometimes you have to just . . . jump.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Promise me, Amelie, that you’ll crucify me with silver before you allow me to fall in love.” “I hardly think there’s any… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“How'd you get to be so good at this?" "I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin or I'll have… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Her eyes felt swollen, and she knew she looked a mess, but sometimes...sometimes the emotions were just too big to hold.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Hey!" Claire called after him, as she leaned her backpack against the wall. "No onions!" "Your loss!" "I meant for YOU! Not… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin or I'll have to kick his predatory ass." "I mean you, dummy.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane continued. "You're barely on your feet,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Claire said. “I might be able to get him to stop.” “Who, crazy dude? Maybe. Or he might pull your head off,”… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Bishop was all done with the witty conversation. 'Will you swear?' And Myrnin said, shockingly, 'I will.' And he proceeded to, a… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Bite me, Goth princess,” Shane called from the back. “Not literally or anything.” “Maybe you should say that to Michael.” “Not funny,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Claire stretched out against the wall and kissed it. "Glad to see you, too," she whispered, and pressed her cheek against the… — 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… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“You know,' Shane said twenty minutes later, 'I'd feel a whole lot better about the two of us if you didn't think… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You okay?" "Fine." "Your heart's beating really fast." "Gee, thanks. That's very comforting that you can hear it." He smiled, and it… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“He held up one finger. "I thought it wasn't loaded" Shane said. Second finger. "Hand me a match so I can check… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Eve cupped her ear at Claire. "I'm sorry, was that an apology? Because it didn't sound like one." "Don't push it." "I'm… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Anybody else think that was weird?” Shane asked as they got into the car. Eve sent him an exasperated glance; the three… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Seriously, Shane? Ditto? That's the best you can do?" Shane and Michael exchanged identical looks and shrugs. Guys. "Let me show you… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
He's not doing anything he shouldn't be doing, right?" "Like what?" "Like hitting on you." "Ew. No, of course not. He doesn't… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“If you see Myrnin, tell him I said I want my slow cooker back." "Your- You let him borrow something you put… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Shane, in case we don’t … don’t come out of this, I wanted to say…” He glanced over at her, and she… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I think—I think it’s a big deal. Bigger for him and Eve than for most people.' Shane kept his eyes down, fixed… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“If she were any friendlier, she'd be giving you a lapdance right now.” — 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
