Your mom can't hate a whole country because of one person!

My body is the only thing that’s truly mine, so I don’t give it away as though it’s worthless.

Then my father's features hardened. "You can't expect my blessings on this disastrous mistake." The words were directed at me, but Vlad responded. "I wouldn't insult you by asking. We both know you disapprove and we both know I don't care. Leila's opinion is the only one that matters, and she said yes.

When I heard the ghouls coming for you, all I cared about was reaching you in time. How often must I tell you that you mean more to me than vengeance? I can live without defeating my enemies, but I cannot live without you.

Kitten." His voice was thick with something I couldn't name. "This is the part... where you don't have a choice.

I might be the only chick in the group, but that didn't make me the damsel in distress.

How could I possibly keep my cool while getting sweaty with him? What if I screamed out something horrifying, like "I love you?" What if I had an epileptic attack and started drooling or spitting right in the middle of things?