As far as I can see, in this world, youโre a fool for not using whatever gifts youโre given. Itโs not as though you lied or cheated or stole to get Howard Marlowe as your father. Thatโs who he is; thatโs who you are. You got dealt a bad card when you were bittenโso use one of the better cards you have in your hand to make up for it.
Claudia GrayI need you to protect me from being lonely. Don't fight for me. Be with me.That's what I need."-Bianca to Lucas
Claudia GrayVic nudged my elbow with his. "You and me are still friends, right? You guys get a joint custody in the divorce. Generous visitations rights." "Divorce?" Despite myself, I laughed. Only Vic could call the aftermath of a bad first date a divorce. We hadn't exactly been friends beforehand, so "still" was an exaggeration, but it would've been mean to point that out. Besides, I liked Vic. "We're still friends." "Excellent. The weirdos have to stick together around here." "Are you calling me a weirdo?" "Highest honor I can bestow.
Claudia GrayThe silence between us stretched out, but it wasn't awkward. Sometimes there are people you can be quiet with, and you never feel the need to fill the gap with meaningless chit-chat. I'd only become that close to a couple people in my hometown, and I'd always thought it took years. Lucas and I were already there.
Claudia GrayIโll never die", he said. Before I could protest, Lucas put two fingers on my lips, his smile seemed to fill the room with lights and I realized he was telling a deeper kind of truth then Iโd ever known before โYouโll live forever and being remembered by you is the only immortality Iโll ever need if I only live on as a part of you โ Bianca, thatโs my idea of heaven
Claudia Gray