You should go." "I can't." "Because you want to stare at the monster?" Alec's green eyes blaze, but with a wholly human fire now. "Or because you pity me?" I couldn't guess which possibility he loathes more. I fold my arms. "I can't leave because the door's locked. Believe me, I would've gone hours ago if I could have." "Oh. Of course." Then he looks so abashed--so boyish, and so handsome--that I almost want to laugh.
Claudia GrayYouโre strong enough to stand up to anyone. Smart enough to do anything you want. Donโt sell yourself short; donโt be afraid of what your new life is going to offer. Because I knowโif thereโs any justice in this world, good things are going to come to you. Better things than you ever dreamed.
Claudia GrayIs this what it means to die? Lucas thought. Because Iโm not scared of it anymore. Not if it means I finally get this close to you.
Claudia GrayHuging my pillow to my chest, I told myself, At least soon you won't have so much time to miss him. Soon school will start again, and then you'll be busier. Wait. Am I reduced to HOPING for school to start? Somehow, I have discovered a whole new level of pathetic.
Claudia Gray