“ One second, we are surrounded by angels holding their swords. The next second, one of their arms drops and his sword thunks to the grass like a lead weight. The angel stares at his blade uncomprehendi… Susan Ee
“ If the only one who can kill an angel can’t do it, then who can?’ It’s a good question, one that takes me a minute to come up with an answer. ‘Obadiah West can. Him and his freedom fighters. I’m just… Susan Ee
“ Of course she’s right. How bad are things when your clinically insane mother is more rational than you are? Susan Ee
“ Raffe arches his brow at me. ‘You should be with a nice human boy. One who takes your orders and puts up with your demands. Someone who dedicates his life to keeping you safe and well fed. Someone who… Susan Ee
“ You’re smarter than you look,’ I say to Raffe.‘But not as smart as he thinks,’ says Howler.‘I can see discipline has broken down during your vacation,’ says Raffe.‘Yeah, it’s all that lounging on the… Susan Ee
“ Here and there, plumes of dark smoke reach into the sky like the fingers of a drowning man reaching up for the last time. Susan Ee
“ Who knew?’ he says. ‘I had no idea that someone could be such a thorn in your foot during a death march and still be irresistibly attractive in some magical, undeniable way.’‘So is that what people ca… Susan Ee
“ My head seems to be rumbling. Then I realize it’s the sky. It’s thunder. Suddenly, warm raindrops fall on us, spraying us until we’re completely wet. Raffe ignores it and continues to kiss me. We hold… Susan Ee
“ Just this once,’ he says almost more to himself than to me. ‘Just one moment.’ Then he leans down and kisses me. Susan Ee
