“You’re not made from peace and love, are you?” he asked in a growl. “More like snails and crocodile tails,” I said. “I guess I just suck at being a little girl.” — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share Image
“If you would talk to her that would be great. I would talk to her myself, but you’re the one whose planet it is, and I wouldn’t want to seem like I was trying to go over your head,” said Pos. “So basically any time you two disagree on things concerning your lands, I have to be the one to… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share
“I seriously needed to start a drinking game where I drank every time Demeter mentioned the words ‘married’ or ‘husband’. On any given day… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share Image
“Well, that was an edifying conversation,” he said. “Yes, I had no idea Demeter was that talented and amazing. It’s really quite kind of… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share Image
“And here I thought you were too old to play with toys.” “You’re never too old to play with magic,” said Mom.” — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share Image
“Don’t be a downer, Mom. You’re an inventor now. You have to be bold and assertive.” “I was the first hundred times we tried to create a new spell. Now I’m just irritable,” she said. “Try, try, failure, learning, something something something,” I said. “Insert an inspirational quote here.” — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share
“Demeter and Skotos are exactly the same as each other. It’s like one shallow person split into two bodies. How is that going to… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share Image
“Mom, you’ll never guess! It’s so exciting! Skotos asked me to marry him!!!!!” said Demeter. “Oh, honey! I’m so happy for you!” Mom jumped up and enveloped Demeter in a hug. “This is the best day of my life!” Demeter sounded like she was about to start crying. Tears of happiness, presumably. Or perhaps she was crying because having a… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share
“Are you sure you’re ready for this, Hera?” he asked with a smirk. “So you’re the one who’s in charge now?” I asked. He mulled it over. “Maybe a little. I still like you being on top sometimes.” He leaned in and whispered. “I like you up, down, sideways, and everywhere in between. And I plan on putting you in… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share
“Why does everyone end up taking everything out on me?” I asked grumpily. “I suppose because we know you won’t hold it against us… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share Image
“Skotos performed music in two different genres. When he wasn’t singing about love, his music fell in the genre I can only describe as doucherock. When he was singing about love, he was all about the power ballad. Or even the pop ballad. It just depended on where his cheesy muse took him. Given a choice between listening to Skotos… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share
“You’re not made from peace and love, are you?” he asked in a growl. “More like snails and crocodile tails,” I said. “I guess… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share Image
“Anything for my little brother.” His smile turned impish. “So I could ask for your sports car and you would give me that?” “Ha ha. No, I would design you your own sports car. Just like I did five ages ago when you turned fifteens. Why, do you want another one?” I asked. “No, I was just teasing you. I… — Darinne Paciotti Copy Share
