“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
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
Here," Myrnin said, his voice still gentle and low. "Amelie said you had to work. No one said you had to work… — 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
“Stop using him, and start protecting him. I know he thinks he doesn't need it, but sometimes he does. Sometimes we all… — 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
“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
“The Apocalypse must be near, because a guy is arguing against grilling.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You humans, always eating. I'll make you soup. You can eat it while you keep working." Myrnin set aside his book and… — 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
“Ew.' 'Yeah,' Claire said. 'I need a shower.' 'I don't think a shower's going to cut it. Maybe fire hoses, and those… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“What's possible?' she asked. 'Anything,' he said absently. 'But that’s not what I was talking about. Oh, hello, Claire. You’re in good… — 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
“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
“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
Eve: Shut up, we have zero time for you and your bullshit dramatics Monica: Or what, you'll bleed on me, Emo Princess… — 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
“Hey, if you don't want to tell me, don't. But I can tell when you lie." Ok, that was super creepy. "You… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“The unknowns wasn't full of terrors, it was full of undiscovered advantages. Better to run toward something than from something.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Really?" Claire said, and couldn't help but smile. "That's what creeps you out. Waxing. You can take on vampires and draug and… — 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