And maybe you should stop pitying yourself,” he said. “Most people are lucky to have even one great love in their life. You have found two.

As long as we're together, I'm ready for anything.

No one blames her." "That never matters," said Alec. "Not when you blame yourself.

Does she still love you?" "I don't think so," Magnus said dryly. "She wasn't very pleasant the last time I saw her. Of course, that could be because I've got an eighteen year-old boyfriend with a stamina rune and she doesn't." Alec sputtered. "As the person being objectified, I ... object to that description of me.

You sound as if you don't mind what happens to it," said Tessa. "Won't you miss it here? This place has been your home." His fingers stroked her wrist lightly, making her shiver. "You are home for me now.

Moreover, I wish to assure you both that I did not make any amorous advances on female monkeys.

Don't bother her, don't try to talk to her, don't even look at her, or I'll fold you in half so many times you'll look like a tiny little origami werewolf.