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 got ready for school this morning, I kept thinking of Sean. How proud he appears. Unapologetic.… — 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 cheeks. I’m glad at this confession. Glad that I’m as unique to him as he is to me. Back home, I only ever felt safe, protected, and revered. Even with Cassian, I never felt like he… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share
“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 head. I hadn't run him off? Could it be so simple? So easy? Poof! He's here whether I like it or not. I didn't even need to convince him that I had changed my mind? "Are… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share
“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 a moment, it pulls around and passes us. I sigh. “Why do I get the feeling that I’m abducting you? Should I be on alert for sirens in the rearview mirror?” “I left willingly.” I force… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share
“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 to gravity. Unable to fly, to save myself ... I feel that same helpless terror now. Because nothing I say will divert Mom off her present course. Nothing will make her realize what she's doing to… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share
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
