“And then I heard the ring of metal on concrete, and I went cold, because one of them had found a piece of rebar lying around, and I knew with sudden certainty that these guys were going to kill me right here on this stupid sidewalk, for nothing, without even the reason of knowing my name or hating my politics.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share
“I guess in my beer-soaked mind it would all just magically work out, and she'd be so happy to see me she'd… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Science is a method, not a religion, yet it can be just as close-minded. Open minds here Claire. Always open minds. Question… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
That's brain tissue. How can you-?" Claire shut her mouth, fast. "Never mind. I don't think I wanna know." "Truly, I think… — 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 to keep me here. Well, as long as you eventually..." "Shut up" Claire said. — Rachel Caine Copy Share
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
