I was going to die, but I didn't have to grovel.

It hurts to much to be close to you, but continually pushed away.

I know you think I was pressured into binding myself with you before, but that's not true,I always intended to marry you, kitten.

That's what vampires do, Kitten. We always come for what's ours, no matter the circumstances." Bones said.

Is that a stake, Bones, or are you just happy with my new dress?” “In this case, it’s a stake. You could always feel around for something more, though. See what comes up.

Don't squander what you have. If you do, you'll spend the rest of your days regretting it.

Think anything like that at her again, and I'll kill you here and now." Madigan's scoff was uneasy. "Any attack on me -" "Is the same as an attack on the United States itself," Bones finished, still in that deadly calm manner. "Heard you the first time - and didn't give a shite then, either.