“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
Expecting anybody else?" Shane asked Eve. "Your distant cousin Jack the Ripper dropping by too?" "Screw you, Collins. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“The service passed in a blur of words she wasn't sure she got right, and then the cool touch of the ring… — 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
“Shane dragged Eve's suitcase into the room and dumped it on the floor beside her bed. “Hey, Dark Princess? Here’s your crap.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Hannah: What's your plan? Claire: Go get him Hannah: Honey, that is not a plan. That's what we in the military call… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I think so,” she [Claire] said. “Just watch your back, okay?” “Nah, Michael’s got mine.” He [Shane] looked straight into her eyes.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Talk. I'll just wait' shall I? Because my mission to save this town is of no importance whatsoever next to your girl… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane said. 'Then next trip, we… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Cliare: "You know what? I need you right now." Shane:"Now?" Claire: "Right now." Shane: "Oh, that's so exactly what I was going… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I'm gonna kill him," Eve said, or at least that was what it sounded like filtered through the pillow. Stake him right… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Are you armed?" Oliver asked her. She glanced down at her backpack and instantly, instinctively held back. "No." "Lie to me again… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Claire watched as Shane hunted around and came up with a small crowbar, which he used to lever open the seals on… — 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
“No, seriously, you go first. I hardly know this guy. What if he’s working with the people who took Liz?’ ‘Pete?’ Shane… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
And then it was between Shane and Claire on who retreated first. "Uou go," he said. "Why?" Shane and Pete exchangedblooks. "Seriously?"… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I heard this girl worked for Bishop,' said one of the guys, who had a tire iron resting on his shoulder. 'Carrying… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“You look fabulous," he told her, and kissed her. "Oh, crap, now I've got glitter, right? Leatherface does not do glitter. It's… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Michael rose to his feet and padded down the last few steps silently, came up behind Kim, and leaned over her to… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Shane’s dad stopped the van,” Claire said. “He took Monica as a hostage.” For a second, neither one of them moved, and… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“A rap at the back door made her jump, and she peered through the window for a long time before she eased… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Ysandre has destroyed more lives than you can begin to imagine, starting with her own.’’ Myrnin’s eyes were dark and very, very… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Swear to God, you come near us and–” “Like this?” The biker sidestepped a slash from the hockey stick, grabbed it on… — 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… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“For now," Amelie said. "Take her home. And -- " "Say nothing -- yes, yes, I heard you the first seven hundred… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“The look in his eyes turned a little wild. "That's the only reason I'm letting you go. If I had any choice--"… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Her hands brushed Shane's, and he let go of the cards and took hold. And then somehow she was in his lap,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“He looked down at himself and laughed softly. ‘‘My dark side dresses better than I do.’’ He stood up and reached for… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“We’ll all fight,” Khalila said. She took another step forward. She was wearing her black Scholar’s robe, and it rippled like shadows… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Claire was just coming down the stairs, humming and thinking about how nice it was to have things getting back to normal,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I can't believe you did that.' 'Why?' I felt a little weak at the knees, and I wasn't at all sure it… — 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. Claire grabbed… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Shane was silent a moment, then let out a long breath. "I bet I could convince you if I could get through… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
It's been the toughest week of my life, not touching you. Not talking to you. Waiting to see what you were going… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Claire. Wake up.” She blinked and realized that her head was on Shane’s shoulder, and Michael was nowhere to be seen. Her… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Faster!" Shane yelled. Eve hit the gas hard, and whipped around a slower-moving van. The firing ceased, at least for now. "You… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“He stepped forward and took both her hands in his cool ones. For a moment, she thought he intended to kiss her,… — 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
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