men are attracted to beauty because it indicates health and youth—no point mating with a sickly woman who won’t be around to raise the children.

Patch smiled. “You come by your red hair naturally?” I stared at him. “I don’t have red hair.” “I hate to break it to you, but it’s red. I could light it on fire and it wouldn’t turn any redder.

Boys everywhere take note: That was a kiss.

Say 'provoking' again. Your mouth looks provocative when you do.

I would lay down everything I possess, even my soul, for you. If that isn't love, it's the best I have.

I didn’t break his jaw, but if he lays a hand on you, it will be the first of many things to break,” Patch said.

Bout time," she huffed, but her voice sounded thick and emotional too."I was at the hospital all day yesterday, but they wouldn't let me see you. I bolted past security but they called code ninetynine and chased me down, they escorted me out in handcuffs. The way I see it, the only criminal here is your mom. No visitors? I'm your best friend, or did she not get the memo every year for the past eleven? Next time I'm over, I'm going to lay into that woman." ~Vee