“ If you don't explain it all to me, I might strangle somebody. Of course, Raphael might like that... Ilona Andrews
“ Secret to what?Secret to shutting you up, he said. I just have to beat you till you're half-dead, then give you chicken soup and--he raised his hands--blessed silence. Ilona Andrews
“ I know you'll tell me to fuck off, but I think Curran loves you. Truly loves you. And I think you love him, Kate. That's rare. Think about it--if he really stood you up, why would he be so pissed off… Ilona Andrews
“ You destroyed five million dollars' worth of luxury cars.Yes, but none of them are wearing human heads as hood ornaments. Ilona Andrews
“ If I fought for them and was crippled, they would all say nice things,and then they would replace me and forget I was ever there. You would stay with me. You would take care of me, because you love me… Ilona Andrews
“ He put the book down. As you wish. He rose and walked past me. I lowered my sword, expecting him to pass, but suddenly he stepped in dangerously close. Welcome home. I’m glad you made it. There is cof… Ilona Andrews
“ Saiman reached into the trunk and pulled out a pink tulle tutu. No. Yes. It won’t fit. Elastic waistband, Saiman said. It will fit. Curran’s grin was pure evil. Don’t you dare, I told him. It’s too ba… Ilona Andrews
“ Okay, pull me up.The rope didn't move.Ascanio? What was it now? Did he see a butterfly and get distracted?The rope slid up, as fast as if wound by a winch. I shot upward. What the...?I cleared the edg… Ilona Andrews
“ Curran let our a ragged snarl and punched the other wall. It burst and the entire wreck of the house came down in a fountain of dust. He shook his hand, his knuckles bloody.Bricks are hard, I told him… Ilona Andrews
“ You know, she said, stirring her tea, the fastest way to get him off your back is to sleep with him. And tell him you love him. Preferably while in bed.I smirked and the tea almost came out of my nose… Ilona Andrews
“ The Beast Lord walked out of the warehouse. The screen went dark.My knight in furry armor.Saiman opened his mouth. This is why I didn't. Personally, I think your smile is inappropriate. Ilona Andrews
“ The hallway led me to the stairway of a million steps. My leg screamed in protest. I sighed and started climbing. I just had to keep from limping. Limping showed weakness, and I didn’t need any enterp… Ilona Andrews
