It was the first time I could actually understand the seduction and the allure of baring your throat to a predator. It had always seemed like madness to me, or the result of reading too many novels. I...
If I'd been ten years old again I'd have stuck my tongue out at Caroline. At sixteen, I ought to be above such behavior.I wasn't.
I eyed her. You know I hang out with vampires, right? You could be scared of me like the others.She scoffed. You and your pretty boys don't scare me.Jenna's mocking tone was soothing. If it wasn't for...
Her lips pursed. My palms went damp. Her fangs were out, as pointed and delicate as little bone daggers. That’s disappointing, Solange.I was going to die because I couldn’t embroider roses on a pillow...
Can we just do this recon thing?I can multitask, I assured him, peering into the shadows of the first alley we passed. Cat, raccoon in Dumpster, smell of pee, I catalogued for him. See? Now talk.
You’ll have to turn your back.He turned slowly. The view from the back was just as good as the view from the front. I could practically hear Lucy snickering in the back of my head. I might be the vamp...
You're smiling weirdly, Kieran said, shooting me a sidelong glance as we drove away from the school. What's up, Hamilton?Nicholas is okay, I replied happily. Well, mostly. And I'm finally allowed back...
They love. They laugh. They die. If that’s not living, what is?
Something bloomed right then and there in the small dark space between us. I didn’t know what it was, but I knew enough to know it was rare and delicate. And it felt so real I might have been able to...
She held a pink mug filled with blood, like Cal, Noah, and Nicholas. Lucy designated all pink mugs for blood consumption. She claimed it was not only sanitary to separate dishes, but that a vampire’s...
Nicholas pulled back slightly but his gaze stayed scorchingly fastened on Lucy, even when he spoke. Aggie, go beat someone up.I already did. She absolutely, positively would not blush. The front door...
I'll drive you back home, Dad said, releasing a trembling breath. I'll write you a note for your exam.I wrinkled my nose. I don't think killing a vampire will get me out of an exam on killing vampires...
I yawned so widely a bear could’ve mistaken my mouth for a cave and crawled in to hibernate for the winter.
I sweated blood running laps in this evil gym, Lucy replied. Besides, uniforms give me hives. You know that. Where’s the creativity?It was banned after you went through all the gym lockers and decorat...
I showed her the essay he'd marked. It was practically dipped in red ink.Jenna made a sympathetic face, then took a closer look. She rolled her eyes. Well, no wonder. Helios-Ra don't wear spandex tigh...
I hauled myself over as if I were mounting a horse. Which I'd never actually done before.Needless to say, it was hardly a graceful affair.
I hadn't had a chance to read an entire novel in weeks.Whatever the others might say about politics, civil war, and hunters, the real evil was lack of reading time. If they all read more they might fr...
You’re being an ass. But she tilted her head so I could continue nibbling. Centuries of her hunter ancestors rolled over in their graves.Chapter 24
You're our best hope.If you call me Obi-Wan I'm going to kick you.He grinned. Hot. say Obi-Wan again.I laughed, shoving his shoulder. Shut up.
You know that you and Hunter aren't even remotely subtle, Kieran told me through the open window.I just grinned at him. Wave to the top-floor corner window over there. Lia's got a crush on you.Kieran'...