I did not glow with the thrill of battle. Cringe, yes. Glow, no.

I didn't know if he really meant talk, make out, or something else completely, but I'd be happy with any of them.

Always take the most unexpected route

I know that maniacal twinkle in your eye. You're up to something Gwen," he said.

Are you OK?" I asked. "I think so." Logan stared at me, and a smile pulled up his lips. "But maybe you should give me mouth-to-mouth, just to make sure.

But I'd much rather face a dozen assassins like LaFleur any night than deal with something as tricky, convoluted, and fragile as my feelings.

Moonlight slipped in through the lace curtains, slicing everything with its sliver cracks. That's how I felt right now - cold and cracked and hollow and empty.