I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

Hey, Macey, sorry to drop in but Cammie just had to be alone with me. You know how she gets.

But the downside of being con artist is that it very hard to con. Even if the lies you tell are to yourself.

Oh.' I shot upright. 'I was in Mongolia.' Note to self: learn to be a less extreme liar.

Zach walked away, but I stood there for a long time, wondering if I should go to my mother; if I should go to my friends; but instead I slipped into the corridors I hadn't used in months, pushed my way through cobwebs and darkness, trying to walk away from the tears that burned hot down my cheeks, because maybe I didn't want to admit weakness; maybe I wanted to wallow in my solitude and grief. Or maybe crying is like everything else we do—it's best if you don't get caught.

love is the biggest con of all

Kat looked down at her lemonade. 'Do you think he betrayed the love of his life...because of us?' 'She used the name Romani, Kat,' was Gabrielle's answer. 'And besides...' She let the words draw out. Her gaze went to the distance, and there was a sense of peace in the way she said, 'WE'RE the love of his life.' She raised her glass again. 'To family.