What do we do? Fernando asks.I step toward the Candor. Maybe they aren’t programmed to shoot. I stare into the glazed eyes of a woman in a white blouse and black slacks. She looks like she just came f...
Who is he when he isn't Dauntless, isn't an instructor, isn't Four, isn't anything in particular?Whoever he is, I like him. It's easier to admit that to myself now, in the dark, after all that just ha...
Why are you constantly escorting me places? I say. Isn’t there a depraved activity you’re supposed to be taking part in? Kicking puppies or spying on girls while they change, or something?
Yes, she says, her eyes bright with tears. My dear child, you've done so well.
You die, I die too. Tobias looks over his shoulder at me. I asked you not to do this. You made your decision. These are the repercussions.
You know I'm getting a little tired of waiting for you to catch on.
You know what Abnegation used to say about pride?' 'Something unfavorable,I assume.' I laugh.' Obviously. They said it blinds people to the truth of what they are.
You know, most boys would enjoy being trapped in close quarters with a girl. I roll my eyes.Not claustrophobic people, Tris.
You know, most boys would enjoy being trapped in close quarters with a girl. I roll my eyes.Not claustrophobic people, Tris! He sounds desperate now.Okay, okay. I set my hand on top of his and guide i...
You look older.Yes, well. The passage of time tends to do that to a person.
And is it selfish of me to crave victory, or is it brave?
But now, I am also learning this: WE can be mended. We mend each other.
Caleb runs up to me and folds me carefully in his arms. I breathe a sigh of relief. I thought I had gotten to the point where I didn’t need my brother anymore, but I don’t think such a point actually...
He pus his lips next to my ear and says, You look good, Tris.
He touches my face, covering my cheeks with his hands, sliding his fingertips down my neck, fitting his fingers to the slight curve of my hips. I can't stop.
I am not Abnegation. I am not Dauntless.I am Divergent. And I can’t be controlled.
I can’t leave now. I like her too much. There, I said it. But I won’t say it again.
I don’t know what world you live in, but in mine, people only do things for you for one of two reasons. The first is if they want something in return. And the second is if they feel like they owe you...
I feel a thread tugging me again, but this time I know that it isn’t some sinister force dragging me toward death. This time I know it’s my mother's hand, drawing me into her arms. And I go gladly int...
I ignore my fear, he says. When I make decisions, I pretend it doesn’t exist.I stare at him for a second. I can’t help it. To me there’s a difference between notbeing afraid and acting in spite of fea...
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