No part of you is dark or ugly,' I said sharply, squeezing his hand. 'Not to me, not ever. Do you understand?

I hugged him without any kind of fear or self-consciousness, fiercely, with a rush of emotion that almost brought tears to my eyes. "I could kiss you!" Chubs cried. "Please don't!" I gasp out, feeling his arms tighten around my ribs to the point of cracking them.

It's in our blood to start again.

I'm trying to feel sorry for you, really I am,"North said."If you wait just a moment I'm sure the tears will come.

I closed my eyes. I forced myself to relax, to remember that here, now, and always, I was the predator.

What good is strength if you have no sense?

He's just like a stallion. Wild and kicking on the outside, but a heart soft as satin on the inside. Just waiting for the right girl to break him in.