She knew what he had in mind. He'll propose in Scotland on my birthday. There was no doubt as to what her answer would be.

I learned that the Holy Water better be fresh, that I need practice throwing the spheres, and that someone has to watch my back so asshats don't steal my demons.

I should go. Stewart’s waitin’ for me. Says he wants to teach me how to use a sword properly.’ Riley hooted. ‘Can I watch? This should be totally hilarious.’ ‘Ya’ve got no respect woman.’ Beck retorted. After the door closed behind him she realized what he’d said. ‘Woman?’ He wasn’t calling her girl any longer.

Accept that I enjoy being with you. Accept that when I'm with you I see Heaven in your eyes.

Girl? He pressed. The name is Riley, she shot back. Learn it. Use it!

reading is the soul's salvation

What about Beck?" "Backwoods Boy? Are you crazy? It'd be a threesome - me, him and his overbearing ego. Definitely doomed to failure.