“When he went back to untangle himself, she planted a kiss on his lips that he promptly--and in as polite a manner… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Maxon came over and kissed my forehead. “I’ll see you at dinner.” As he walked away, he straightened his tie” — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Maxon, that’s not going to happen,” I whispered into his neck. “If anything, you’re going to realize I’m not good enough.” His… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I told myself this was probably a bad idea, to let him kiss me into a confession. But, I reasoned, if there… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Fine," I said. "But I'm telling you, this won't work." With an impish grin on his face, he came very close and… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Will you indulge me?' Maxon asked. "Did you ever love me?" I nodded. I couldn't say the words aloud. If I did,… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
America Singer, you get back here." He ran in front of me, wrapping an arm around my waist as we stood, chest… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
Maxon lowered his lips to mine and gave me the faintest whisper of a kiss. Something about the tentativeness of it made… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“[But] I have come across anything so painfully beautiful as that kiss. I wish it was something I could save and share… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“None of us is an Amberly, are we?” “I like shocking people too much,” Celeste said with a smile. “And I’d rather… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I nodded. “I’m sorry I let you down.” “No, no, dear,” she said, turning forward. “I see potential in you. I worked… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I loved him. I couldn't pinpoint what made me so certain, but I knew it then, as surely as I knew my… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Kota!” I said, stepping away from my sisters and Lucy. “You can sleep on the couch or in the garage or in… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I sighed. "Actually, Mom, we argue pretty regularly." "What?" She gaped at me. "Well, stop it!" "Oh, and I kneed him in… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“So I have absolutely no privacy anymore? None? Because the four of you had to check scores with each other?” His frustration… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“He sighed contentedly. “How are you feeling, my dear?” “I feel like punching you for calling me ‘my dear’ mostly.” I poked… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Celeste walked up, as strong as I’d ever seen her, and whispered something into Maxon’s ear. When she was done, he smiled.… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
He let out a sigh. With my head there against his chest, I could faintly make out the sound of his heart… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Close your eyes, Maxon." "What?" "Close your eyes." He frowned at me but obeyed. I waited until his eyes were shut and… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I took a steadying breath. “Listen, I know we have a full night ahead of us, but I wanted to give you… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I think you can tell by now that I'm not the type of man to beat around the bush. I'll tell you… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“You are the last Five left in the competition, yes? Do you think that hurts your chances of becoming the princess?" The… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“What are you doing here?" I whispered, smiling in the dark. "I had to see you," he breathed into my cheek as… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“America, is there lipstick on my teeth?" Zoe asked. I turned to my left and found her smiling maniacally, exposing all her… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Well, I'm glad you're so amused," I said, running my fingers across the railing. Maxon hopped up to sit on the railing,… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Are you enjoying your company so far?" "Yes! It's been a pleasure getting to know these ladies." "Are they all the sweet,… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“We were in the middle of a game of cards when I noticed a figure out of the corner of my eye.… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
You deserved to be loved. And I hope you get to marry for love and not a number. — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“You deserve better." Mercifully, he kept eating as he spoke. "You've got to stop thinking of me that way. When it's just you and… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I love you beyond paint, beyond melodies, beyond words. And I hope you will always feel that, even when I'm not around to tell… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I loved him. I couldn’t pinpoint what made me so certain, but I knew it then, as surely as I knew my name or… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“Don’t tug your ear with anyone else. That’s mine.” I gave him a tight smile. “A lot of things are yours, America.” — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“I know. For all the planning I was doing to get you to show the people who you are, it turns out you just… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
“But no matter what, I want you to be loved. You deserve to be loved. And I hope you get to marry for love… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image