“Stop using him, and start protecting him. I know he thinks he doesn't need it, but sometimes he does. Sometimes we all… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Myrnin to Claire: "Claire, there are things to do." "Here, too, and I'm staying here, believe me." Myrnin was silent for a… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Parents had some kind of sin radar, Claire thought. They always called when you were in the middle of something you just… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“How is he?" "Who?" "Your father." Of all the things Claire had expected, that wasn't it, and it took her a minute… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Your father's an asshole. It's not a disease. You don't have to catch it. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
People talk about nature as a mother, but to me she's always been Medea, ready and willing to slaughter her children. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Hello! Your dear father is unfortunately very dead," he called. "And you said my dispersal system would never work! — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“But I’ve kept them safe from the wolves, at least: the most basic and important job of a parent, to keep her… — 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
