Oh, he is cute!” Shane said in a fake girly voice. “Gee, maybe we can ask him out!” “Shut up, you weasel.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Oh, hey, Claire,” she said, and blinked. “Where are you going?” “Funeral,” Shane said. On-screen, a zombie shrieked and died gruesomely. “Yeah?… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
It's an illusion, control," Naomi said. "You ought to understand that by now, young Claire. We are never in control of our… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Seriously,” Shane said, “this kind of is the worst situation we’ve ever been in, right?” “Speak for yourself,” Michael said. “I got… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Marriage is a big word for all guys,” Shane said. “You know that. It’s kind of an allergy. We get itchy and… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Take the back door," she said. "Claire, you and your strang friend-" "Eve," they both said simultaneously, and Eve held out her… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I think so,” she [Claire] said. “Just watch your back, okay?” “Nah, Michael’s got mine.” He [Shane] looked straight into her eyes.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Says the girl dressed up in formal Goth mourning," Shane said. "Seriously, who buys a black lace veil? You keep that on… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Michael patted him on the shoulder. “I like this plan,” he said. “You and Eve, picking up cake and flowers, and you… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Here," Myrnin said, his voice still gentle and low. "Amelie said you had to work. No one said you had to work… — 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
I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane said. 'Then next trip, we… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Glad it was you and not me," Shane said, and offered Myrin a hand up. "Any brain damage?" "Since the bullet actually… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
It is a natural stronghold for them—they can infest this maze of iron and water like a horde of starving cockroaches, and… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Eve hugged her, hard. “It’s beautiful,” she said. “What happened to the old frosting?” Shane, sitting at the table, raised his hand.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You're kidding," Shane said. "Do you think I want to visit Crazy McTeeth in his lair of insanity?" "No," Claire said, "but… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You’re not going to suck.’’ ‘‘Not at the guitar, anyway,’’ Shane said, deadpan. Claire punched him in the arm. ‘‘Ow. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
His gaze brushed over her, abstract and hungry. "You burn so very brightly, you know" "Yeah," she muttered. "You said. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
This won't stop her from getting elected," Shane said. "Stupider people get elected all the time. It's America. We love the sleazy.… — 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… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I’m avampire. I havesecret powers ,” he said with a full-on fake Transylvanian accent, which he dropped to say, “Actually, your mom… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Hey,” he said softly. He moved closer to the bars, pressing his face between them. “I always said you were jailbait, but… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Better be," Eve said. She mock-bit at his finger. "I could totally date somebody else, you know." "And I could rent out… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
But – Michael, you said you didn’t know Oliver, and–” “I didn’t, until he killed me. We were never formally introduced. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I'm worried he's going to ... do something crazy." "He lives in a hole in the ground, dresses funny, and occasionally eats… — 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
His smile was bright and sweet and hot enough to melt solid steel. "Is this the part where I kiss you?" "If… — 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
The door banged open and Eve rushed out, flushed and mussed and still buttoning her shirt. "It's not what you think." She… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Shane settled his flamethrower more comfortably on his shoulders. “Ladies? After you.” “Rude,” Claire said. “I was being polite!” “Not when you… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Me neither,” Shane put in. “Homie don’t play that.” “I wonder, sometimes, if your generation speaks English at all,” Amelie said. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
There's a ghost in this house! An unquiet spirit!" Unquiet spirit?" Shane said under his breath. "Is that politically correct for pissed… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You're much shorter than my mom." "Brat," she said, surprised into a giggle. "That's no way to talk to a vampire." "Bloodsucking… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You know," I said to Michael, "my girlfriend took him down with a broken tree branch." "Too bad she isn't here," he… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I don't like this," he said. I don't like knowing you can't forgive me, Claire. Please, I said I was sorry, what… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You have not been sticking your dirty fingers in my sauce,’’ Eve said, and pointed her wooden spoon at him. He quickly… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
You know," Shane said twenty minutes later, "I'd feel a whole lot better about the two of us if you didn't think… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I thought that you had stood up for the free will & rights of humans in this town.” “Depends on the human,”… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
She doesn’t usually back down that easily.” “Maybe she’s got class.” Eve snorted. “Trust me,” she said. “That girl’s got no class… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
All right," he said. "Since you ask so nicely." "I wasn't asking." "I'm aware of that. The sharp point in my back… — 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