“I touch his cheek, see my hand shake, and quickly pull it back. He grabs my wrist, places my palm back against his cheek, and closes his eyes like he’s in agony. Or bliss. Or maybe both. Like he’s never… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“His expression is inscrutable. His eyes look strange with their pulsing pupils. “You’re not like other girls. You’re special.” Intoxicating warmth crawls over my… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“I will never see him again. Never know why he let me go. Never learn if he really whispered what I think he did.… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“I wait for him to announce my presence, holding his gaze, refusing to look away, determined that this beautiful boy see the face he… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Hi," I return, gesturing to the fish. "Nice catch." "Yeah. I'm kind of impressed with myself. I always thought redheads were sexy." "Ha-ha. I… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Why are you here?" His chest lifts on a deep breath. "I'm done." "Done with what?" "Done letting you avoid me." I cock my… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“I glance over my shoulder, at the car following close behind us. It’s impossible to see the driver. To tell if it’s Cassian. After… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Can I trust him again? Even after all he said? If I do and I'm wrong, the cost is too high. My life. "You'll… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Once Dad took us to an amusement park in Oregon. Before I ever manifested. I plummeted twenty stories on a drop ride. Totally helpless… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
My imprint is there for the world to see. I don't try to hide it with my hair or a high collar. When I… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Exactly what he wanted me to do. Exactly what they all thought I would do. Everyone in here. Everyone out there in the world.… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“You're probably wondering what you did in a past life to get stuck with us." Catherine says this as she drowns a fry in… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“As I speak, his fingers trail down my arm. I’m just so relieved he’s willing to touch me after I’ve told him this. He… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Love brought out the worst in people, gave them free license to abuse each other.” — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“You cold?' He chafes my arms. I haven't been cold since I moved here. This is something else. 'No. But you can put your… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
