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
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
Well," he said, "I think we've found our way in. We just wait until they're duking it out, but trust me, these… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Hey, Mikey? You get her hurt and I'll end you." "You let anything happen to Eve and I'll do the same," Michael… — 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
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
Won? He’s one of them! How exactly is that winning?” Michael shook his head, moved up behind her, and put his hands… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Amelie said, “I won’t be your servant in Morganville. Nor should you be mine. Equals.” She offered her hand to him, and… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Okay, that really shouldn't have happened. And we’re not going to talk about that, right? Ever?” “Right,” she said. She felt like… — 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
She keeps asking me where we're going." "Yeah," another voice said. It was Shane, pulling up a chair beside Claire. "Girls do… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
From Shane's Point of View: Jester talking to Shane: "What's the matter? You afraid you'd bite your skinny little girlfriend?" Jester laughed.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
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
Fate" Eve said with a sigh "I'm not sure fate had to burn up your car to get the point across," Shane… — 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
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
Michael!” Oliver’s voice came faint through the front door. “Something you should see, my boy! Look out your windows!” “Trap,” Shane said… — 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
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'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
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
I knew we’d wear them down,” Eve said. “After all, we really are amazingly cool.” And now it was Eve’s turn for… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
And then it was between Shane and Claire on who retreated first. "Uou go," he said. "Why?" Shane and Pete exchangedblooks. "Seriously?"… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I’m not leaving,” Sam said, his eyes fixed on the boy he was holding. “Not until Disney Princess here apologizes, or his… — 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
