Is there a particular reason you keep biting vampires?" Will touched the dried blood on his wrists, and smiled. "They don't expect it." "Of course they don't. They know what happens when one of us consumes vampire blood. They probably expect you to have more sense." "That expectation never seems to serve them very well, does it?
Cassandra ClareHe was gazing at her, the way one did when one felt one was unobserved. He had that look on his face, the look he usually got only when he was playing the violin, as if he were completely caught up and entranced.
Cassandra ClareWhat you said was true. we don't live or love in a vacuum. There are people around us who care about us who would be hurt, maybe destroyed if we let ourselves feel what we might want to feel.
Cassandra ClarePeople were intrinsically selfish, and many hated the idea of a woman in charge of the Institute. They would not put themselves at risk for her. Only a few weeks ago he would have said the same thing about himself. Now, knowing Charlotte, he realized to his surprise, the idea of risking himself for her seemed an honor, as it would be to most Englishmen to risk themselves for the queen.
Cassandra ClareYou're staring at me," Simon said. "Why are you staring at me? Have I got something on my face?
Cassandra ClareIf love is great, then it is worth fighting for.โ โWhat if it is immoral somehow? Forbidden?โ โForbidden? But my fatherโs love for my mother was forbidden, or at least against the law. Or do mean if she is married, or a vampire?โ โOr a married vampire.โ โWell, nevertheless,โ Will said, with a grin. โOne should fight on. Love conquers all.โ Will and Jem
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