“I just had his hand in a vise,” I protested indignantly. “It wasn’t like I had a dagger in his ribs. ‘Hand in a vise’ is simple assault or, in my case, self-defense. ‘Dagger in the ribs’ is attempted murder.… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“Most girls get flowers or candy. I get a declaration of martial law.” — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“Vegard and Riston's job today was to guard and protect me. And considering that I was in a tower room in the Guardians' citadel,… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“I gave Carnades a slow, cold smile that told him that and much more. If Tam could act cool and confident, so could I.… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“WE were on our way to Brooklyn to pick up an arm and see a man about a head.” — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“So the owner of a monster head wants to meet on a path named Nut,” I said. “That’s appropriate.” — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“My family's big on denial. And if we denied something long enough, we thought it'd go away. I know that's not how it works,… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“Mychael said the rock’s not affecting you, and from what I’m seeing I’m inclined to agree.” “I beg to differ.” “Feeling evil?” Justinius asked.… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“Do you trust me?” Tam said it almost too softly to be heard. I hesitated, sighed, then reached down and took his hand. Tam’s… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“Tam considers me a challenge. I consider Tam a work in progress. I also think there's a gentleman lurking under that calculating exterior. Tam… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“The road that went around and between the buildings hadn’t been plowed, but Yasha didn’t let that slow him down. He grinned at me… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
“The Guardian's eyes widened with amazement, and he tightened his grip on me. He had my arms, so the action I was forced to… — Lisa Shearin Copy Share Image
