What was your name again?" "Still Eve." "No, I'm sure it's something else. That doesn't seem right. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Follow me,” Myrnin said. “And do stay together. And by the way, this is the last time I go anywhere with you… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Claire found herself staring at his feet, which were in bunny slippers. Myrnin looked down. "What?" he asked. "They're quite comfortable." He… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“If you see Myrnin, tell him I said I want my slow cooker back." "Your- You let him borrow something you put… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I’m faster than the rest of you, if .. Because I’m a vampire,” Michael said, and it was some kind of breakthrough… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Dear girls, I can let anyone get hurt because in my world, my safety and well-being come first.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Yeah, I get it; you're a vampire," she said. "Creepy. And okay, a little hot, I admit." "You don't mean that." "Come… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
And before you ask, no, you're not driving, Myrnin. I remember the last time." "That accident was not my fault." "You were… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Clarity confused me. I was far less forgiving and kind than the general state of disconnection in which I liked to live.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
What's possible?” - she asked “Anything,” he said absently. “But that’s not what I was talking about. Oh, hello, Claire. You’re in… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“You're always caring about strays and outcasts among us, myself included. You really are a very odd girl, you know; so little… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
He started to touch the mechanism under the keyboard, then pulled his hand back with a snap. "Ah," he said. "Must deactivate… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
--I lifted one foot from the brackish water, and the bunny slippers were soaked and drooped pathetically. Even the fangs seemed robbed… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You okay?" "Fine." "Your heart's beating really fast." "Gee, thanks. That's very comforting that you can hear it." He smiled, and it… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
She came awake, stomach rumbling, and opened her eyes to see a plate being held right under her nose. When she reached… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“[Myrnin to Claire about their costumes of Pierrot and Harlequin, respectively] "Don't they teach you anything in your schools?" "Not about this… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often." "No.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Myrnin, who hadn't said much, suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her. She stiffened, shocked, and for a panicked second… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Her phone rang again. “What?” she snapped as she answered it. Myrnin, of course. “Are you on your way?” “No!” “Claire, there… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I never forget,” Myrnin said in a choked whisper. “Certainly not with your nails in my throat. They’re quite an excellent mnemonic… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Myrnin was silent for a beat, and then he said, "Bob would be very disappointed in you. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Oh, Claire," he said. "You think me a far better man than I am. That's kind, and flattering." "Are you saying that… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“It's dreadfully unfair to say things like that when this is likely the last time we will speak and we both know… — 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