“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
“As he filled the mug with coffee, Michael waited for Shane to make some sense. Which Shane finally did, holding up the… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Stop using him, and start protecting him. I know he thinks he doesn't need it, but sometimes he does. Sometimes we all… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane continued. "You're barely on your feet,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I think—I think it’s a big deal. Bigger for him and Eve than for most people.' Shane kept his eyes down, fixed… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“And then I heard the ring of metal on concrete, and I went cold, because one of them had found a piece… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Shane dragged Eve's suitcase into the room and dumped it on the floor beside her bed. “Hey, Dark Princess? Here’s your crap.… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“So don't preach at us like you're some kind of saint. You're just another sinner.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Ew.' 'Yeah,' Claire said. 'I need a shower.' 'I don't think a shower's going to cut it. Maybe fire hoses, and those… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Who's your daddy?' Myrnin stared at him as if he'd gone completely mental. ' Excuse me? ” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Right, that was awkward. Eve, you stay and..., bake or something." "The hell I will.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“So, I guess you're there at your new place. Hope it's awesome. If it's not, you'll make it awesome, because that's what… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin or I'll have to kick his predatory ass." "I mean you, dummy.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“You've grown up being special, and this is how most people live their lives...alone. On their own. Undecided. And they get used… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Tell you what: you can be Glammera the vampire hunter. I'll stick with being manly and heavily armed.” — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“I love you,' Eve said. He closed his mouth, fast, because obviously that was not what he'd expected. 'I, uh, okay. Love… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“This is the biggest damn IPod I've ever seen," Claire said, which made him choke on his beer. "Kidding. I have seen… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“He held out the hand that wasn't holding up the blankets, palm out. 'OK,' he said. 'OK, think, Collins, think - yeah,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Because you've got guy parts, you're automatically a better mechanic than me? I don't think so," Eve said, and bailed out of… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“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
“Hey!" Claire called after him, as she leaned her backpack against the wall. "No onions!" "Your loss!" "I meant for YOU! Not… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Because Oliver wants you, and what Oliver wants, Oliver gets, right? So get your sweet little butt up already.” “Hey,” Shane said,… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“Just wanted to remind you that we're out of milk again. And hot sauce." "Why are those two always out at the… — Rachel Caine Copy Share Image
“„...And he doesn't like you to call him Mr. McStabby, you know." "Have you ever seen him cutting up that meat? He… — 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
