“ 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
“ The Oracle rose. As one, the three witches bowed.See? Bran jerked his thumb at the three women. That's how a woman should treat a man. Next time you see me, I want you to do just like them. Ilona Andrews
“ He lunged for the maps. I grabbed the chair and hit him with it. He went down. I hit him again to make sure he stayed that way, stepped over him, and picked up the maps.I win. Ilona Andrews
“ He raised his hand in a peaceful gesture. You need to relax a bit, dove. Like Mouse over there. You trust me, don't you, Mouse?Nope!Ahhh, I'm hurt. Nobody likes me. 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
“ In there?'She nodded.'You want us to go into the tortoise?'Another nod.'It's alive.'Another nod. Ilona Andrews
“ Nice plan. Take the gullible outsiders, walk them around for a bit, then feed them to the giant tortoise. Ilona Andrews
