You've turned into quite a bossy little thing," Myrnin said. "I think I might like it. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You're sure he's not a vampire?' Claire said.'I've seen movies. They're sneaky.' She was kidding. Eve didn't smile. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Rambo was a Green Beret," Hannah said. "Please. We eat those army boys for breakfast. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Besides," Shane said "I want to see Monica's face when she catches sight of the two of you. Kodak moment. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I would never build a lawn trimmer," Myrnin said. "What did the lawn ever do to me? — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Is it him?” Dad asked. “Did he get you into trouble?” “Not me,” Shane said. “I’ve just got that kind of face. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Nobody's cut out for this town," Shane said. "Nobody sane anyway." "Says the kid who came back." "Yeah, kind of proves my… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I'm more worried about you," she said. "You and trouble..." "yeah." She heard the smile in his voice. "We're like that. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Sure,” she said, and hugged the laptop bag closer. “What could go wrong?” Michael’s eyes flashed to meet hers in the rearview… — 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
Did that remind anybody else of something?" "Yes," Eve said, tapping her lower lip with a bloodred fingernail. "How much I need… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Silence, and then Eve said, "Okay, that was extra creepy, with whipped creepy topping. And this is me, changing my mind. — 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… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Promise me, Amelie, that you’ll crucify me with silver before you allow me to fall in love.” “I hardly think there’s any… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Is this your bedroom?" she asked, and turned to look at him. Myrnin straightened and jammed the big red floppy hat back… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I love you," he said. It came out in a rush, as if he couldn't wait to get it out. "I love… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Paul?” I said. My voice shook a little. “It’s Jo.” Silence. I couldn’t tell what was happening on the other end. Then,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Hey,” Shane said from the other side of the bars. “Trade you cigarettes for a chocolate bar.” Funny,” Eve said. She was… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Booyah, I will summon the ninja. Oh, and take a lunch break while we burgle." "You're going, too?" "Am I not ninja… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Myrnin came in from the back room, carrying a load of books, which he dropped with a loud bang on the floor… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Anybody else think that was weird?” Shane asked as they got into the car. Eve sent him an exasperated glance; the three… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Claire said. “I might be able to get him to stop.” “Who, crazy dude? Maybe. Or he might pull your head off,”… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Seriously, Shane? Ditto? That's the best you can do?" Shane and Michael exchanged identical looks and shrugs. Guys. "Let me show you… — 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
does you costume involve leather?" she'd asked. and he'd said, "Actually, yeah, it might." it really did. it involved a leather dog… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
What's with the disco lights?" Michael said, rolling down the window between the driver's compartment and the back. Eve turned around, and… — 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
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
Yes," he said. "I am sure. I double-checked everything after you went home yesterday. I even made a few improvements, just in… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Michael: 'Hey, remember when I almost didn't let you into the house that first day you came?' Claire: 'Yep' Michael: 'Well, I… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
That's very rude," Myrnin said. "I haven't brought my fangs our for some time. Not in mixed company, anyway. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Maybe you're not his type." Michael said "Oh, now you're just being insulting. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Well," Claire said, "at least we have tacos. Everything goes better with tacos. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Shane: "Score," he said, and raised the crowbar in triumph. "Who's your daddy?" - Black Dawn — 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
Did he just say--?" "Yes," Claire said, smiling. "Yes, he did." "Whoa. Guess I'd better stay alive, then. — 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
