Baby," she says in a harsh whisper, "in this world, lots of people will try to grind you down. They need you to be small so they can be big. You let them think whatever they want, but you make sure you get yours. You get yours.
Holly BlackI haven't had a very good day. I think I might still be hung over and everyone's dead and my root beer's gone.
Holly BlackCold?" Ravus echoed. He took her arm and rubbed it between his hands, watching them as though they were betraying him. "Better?" He asked warily. His skin felt hot, even through the cloth of her shirt, his touch was both soothing and electric. She leaned into him without thinking. His thighs parted, rough black cloth scratching against her jeans as she moved between his long legs. His eyes half-lidded as he pushed himself off the desk, their bodies sliding together, his hands still holding hers. Then, suddenly, he froze.
Holly BlackShe wants me to take out Patton.โ Barronโs brows draw together. โTake out? As in transform him?โ โNo,โ I say. โAs in take out to dinner. She thinks weโd make a good couple.
Holly Black