He was a nice guy, middle-aged, a little tired, like most doctors usually seemed to be, but he just nodded and said,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Shane: "Bro," he said, in an injured tone, "I had to go out with a flamethrower, and you weren't there to see… — 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
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
Well,” Naomi said cheerfully, “what’s the worst that can happen?” They were silent, considering that, because there were just so many possibilities.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Survival," I said softly. "It's selfish, and it's dark, and we've always been a species willing to do anything to satisfy our… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Nice " Shane said. "I'm warming up to this bloodsucking thing Mikey." "No you're not." "Okay no I'm not but right now… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I stopped in the full force of a patch of sunlight in the lobby window and let my skin soak up the… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
He had on bunny slippers. These had fangs. They all stared at them in silence for about a heartbeat, and then Shane… — 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
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
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
Bite me, Goth princess,” Shane called from the back. “Not literally or anything.” “Maybe you should say that to Michael.” “Not funny,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
Shane, in case we don’t … don’t come out of this, I wanted to say…” He glanced over at her, and she… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
He let Shane drop back down in his chair, and walked out, back stiff. Furious. Shane sat with his hands clutching at… — 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
That is disgusting, and I will never kiss you again." "Yes, you will," he said, and proved by pressing his lips to… — 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
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
I paused in the act of opening the door and looked at him with what were probably cartoon-wide eyes. "Wait a second,"… — 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
You've turned into quite a bossy little thing," Myrnin said. "I think I might like it. — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I don't matter here, Shane. I feel like I just don't matter. Stupid, right?" "No," he said. He sounded so gentle it… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
I Promise," Shane said. "You'd better, jerkface," Eve said. "How's the head?" "Taped. It's fine, chicks dig scars. Wait, did you just… — 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
