You're strictly a tulip girl—a red tulip girl.

After two solid weeks of waking up in Damen's bed, wrapped in Damen's arms, you'd think I'd have grown used to it by now. But nope. Not even close. Though I could get used to it. I'd like to get used to it.

I'm with him, and he's with me, and that's the way it's meant to eternally be.

May you bring unconditional love and infinite peace.

Though I have to admit, I had a good laugh when I realized you thought I was a bloodsucker." He smiles. "Oh, well excuse me. I mean since there are immortals running around, I figure we may as well bring on the faeries, wizards, werewolves, and—" I shake my head. "I mean jeez, you talk about all this like it's normal!

The fact is, the heart and mind aren't always friendly. And in my case, they're barely speaking.

True character is revealedby the way people react to the bigger challenges in life.