But then the girl moved, and smiled, and pulled her hand from the grate- a gorgeous green stone clutched tightly in her grasp. It was covered with dust and cobwebs, but it was uncracked and unharmed. And, of course, completely fake.

and then Zach said a really bad word, but I doubt DeeDee noticed because it was in Farsi

It seems you don't approve of the family business Katerina. Or of me. But these chances you take... These things you do... This is a dangerous life to live... alone.

Mr. Solomon was right the worst kind of torture is watching someone you love get hurt.

Even though Kate had only known Hale for a little more than two years, she had seen him in a lot of situations.

Seriously", Macey snapped. "go. Kiss. A baby" "can you believe her?" Preston asked, coking his head towards macey." everytime she sees me, all she does is call me baby and talk about kissing." Macey looked like she wanted to kill him. But I kind of wanted to laugh.

Every decent con man knows that the simplest truth is more powerful than even the most elaborate lie.