You know,โ Cole said. โMy mom once told me a boy would know heโd become a man when he stopped putting himself first. She said a girl would come along and I wouldnโt be able to get her out of my mind. She said this girl would frustrate me, confuse me, and challenge me, but she would also make me do whatever was necessary to be a better manโthe man she needed. With you, I want to be better. I want to be what you need. Tell me what you need.
Gena ShowalterYeah, okay. You're right. I was having dinner with Zombie Carl the other night. You know, steak, rare, and a bottle of vintage type A. He told me all his secrets, but too bad for you I promised him I wouldn't tell. In exchange I asked him to gather his best undead buddies and stalk me through my friend's yard. And oh, yeah, it was totally fine if they wanted to use me as an all-night-dinner buffet, because having organs is SO last year.
Gena ShowalterFirst rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: you donโt talk about Teach Kane a Lesson. Second rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: you donโt talk about Teach Kane a Lesson. Third rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: if someone taps out, you just keep fighting. Fourth rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: there are no rules. Got it?
Gena ShowalterGirl, he wants to dip you in Frosted Flakes and have you for breakfast. That's his favorite cereal, by the way." I...had no words for that.
Gena ShowalterI've traveled all over the world for the Institute, but I never dreamed I'd meet someone like you." "Strong?" A chuckle escaped her. "Yes." "Handsome?" "Of course." "Sharp of wit and skilled with a sword?" "Absolutely." An other chuckle. "But I mean a manโฆ friendโฆ guy. Oh, I don't know what to call you!" He savored her amusementโand her earnest words. "Just call me yours. That is all I want to be." (Ashlyn and Maddox)
Gena ShowalterSorry, but I have plans elsewhere,โ William said darkly. โIโm leaving tomorrow morning, and Iโll be gone for a few weeks.โ โWhat plans?โ โDoesnโt matter why I kept you in the dark. Iโm going and thatโs final.โ โYou canโt go without me,โ Gilly said. โI can and I will.โ โYou promised to protect me always. How can you protect me if youโre gone?โ โI didnโt lie to you. I will always protect you,โ William told her gently. He stood, reached for her, but realized what he was doing and dropped his arms to his sides. โYou have to trust me on this.
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