The sheer splendor of the sight made my chest tighten and tears sting my eyes. All the darkness lately made it easy to forget the world contained more than people trying to hurt other people. It had beauty, too, if you knew where to look--and remembered to open your eyes.

What had started out as a game was now an open challenge, as well as a direct threat. Any further action would bear results, it was clear from the way his gaze smoldered into mine. In that way, it was like an optical erection.

Have your boyfriend add therapy bills to my expense tab.

Vampires, werewolves, fallen angels and fairies lurk in the shadows, their intentions far from honorable.

You've got to try this," I told Bones, handing him the glass. "It's like Cristal and O-Negative had a love child.

I'm sorry I can't give you the normal life you wanted, but I promise to adore you every day for the rest of your new one.

Because, Cat, it’s the feminine persuasion that’s always the deadliest.