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 GrayHeโd protect me and shelter me forever. But I was beginning to realize that being sheltered came at a price.
Claudia GrayEven if that were true, it wouldn't be irony," Lucas pointed out. "Irony is the contrast between what's said and what happens.
Claudia GrayThe worst was relizing that Iโd lost him for nothing because heโd been rght about all of it-- vampires, my parents, everything. Heโd told me my parents lied. I yelled at him for it. He forgave me. He told me vampires were killers. I told him they werenโt, even after one stalked Raquel. He told me Charity was dangerous. I didnโt listen, and she killed Courtney. He told me vampires were treacherous, and did I get the message? Not until my illusions had been destroyed by my parentsโ confession.
Claudia Gray