“It’s amazing how many times we need to go against our survival instincts to survive.” — susan ee Copy Share Image
“At any other time, we would have been sheep in the company of wolves. But now, we have what people might call… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“He’s downed four drinks in the short time it took for me to get myself together and find him. Either he’s shaken… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“He doesn't even like me. I let the thought roll around in my head. Anything I feel during that time gets shoved… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“I'm not moping," I whisper back. "Of course you're not. A girl like you, spending time with a warrior demigod like me.… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“He grins sourly. "I only make big bets that involve lives and the future of humanity." His shoulders slump as though the… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“He chuckles. "Evolution." He leans over as if telling me a secret. "I'll have you know that I've been this perfect since… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“That's crazy," I say "In case you hadn't noticed, the whole world has gone crazy. It's time to adapt or die." "By… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“The next time you have a quarrel with me, I'd appreciate it if you could just talk to me first before resorting… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“Here and there, plumes of dark smoke reach into the sky like the fingers of a drowning man reaching up for the… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“My hand stays out with the offered food long enough to make the moment awkward. "Don't you want it?" I ask. "That… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“I've heard plenty of wacky things in my time and you just have to learn to roll with them without directly challenging… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“Does moping actually help humans feel better?” "I'm not moping." “Of course you’re not. A girl like you, spending time with a… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“I don’t have kind memories of you, Raffe, in case you’d forgotten. After all this time, you show up in my life… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“It's about time you showed some sense. You should be afraid." "I'm shivering because I'm freezing." "You're cute when you're afraid." I… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“As far as I can tell, a leader ends up doing all the worrying and still needs to pitch in for the regular work.… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“I'm Penryn. I'm named after an exit off Interstate 80." "Nice." They nod as if to say they understand what it's like to have… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“So long as you don't bleed in the shape of wing joints, you should pass for human. Oh, and don't let anyone pick you… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“If we get separated there’s not much hope of us ever meeting anywhere, but I need to keep up the pretense of hope because… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“He runs his finger tips along my cheek, caressing my face. “Hush. I’m right here.” He looks at me with deep anguish in his… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“It could get them all burned.” Then he adds in a whisper, almost to himself, “But the fire can be tempting.” — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“What if they don’t let us go through?” I ask, trying not to move my lips. “They will,” he answers from the dark recesses… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“My litter sister looks up at me. Mom was right. Her eyes are the same as they've always been. Brown eyes fringed with long… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“If you help me find my sister, you can have these back. I saved them for you." "Thanks," he croaks, surveying the wings. "They'll… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“There's no eye shadow so i just smear a tiny bit of the mascara around my eyes for that sultry emphasis” — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
“Big words from a guy who's trussed up like a turkey. What are you going to do, wobble over here like an upside- down… — Susan Ee Copy Share Image
