That means I’m not just here for the pretty parts. I’m here no matter what.

Even if that were true, it wouldn't be irony," Lucas pointed out. "Irony is the contrast between what's said and what happens.

Is this what it means to die? Lucas thought. Because I’m not scared of it anymore. Not if it means I finally get this close to you.

About time you grew up and became a vampire like the rest of us.

I'd rather be wrong to set you free than be right to do you harm (162).

Lucas," I repeated. "I know you can hear me. The guy I love is still in there. Come back to me." Once again longed for the release of tears. "Death couldn't keep me from you. And it can't keep you from me, not if you don't let it.

You gotta learn how to take a compliment, because I'm not going to stop making them.