At school, our classroom had a small rodent zoo consisting of two rabbits, three hamsters, a litter of baby gerbils and a guinea pig. At first, Iโd thought the teacher was raising snack food, which impressed me, being the first sign of intelligence sheโd shown. Soon, though, Iโd figured out the animalsโ true purpose and left them alone, though I would never understand the appeal of petting and coddling perfectly good food.
Kelley ArmstrongMurder? You mean he's dead?" "No. He's resting comfortably," I said. "People always sleep best with their heads at a ninety-degree angle. He looks comfortable, doesn't he?" (Paige & Elena)
Kelley ArmstrongI lifted onto my toes, put my hands aroung his neck, and pulled him down. When our lips met, that first jolt... It was everything I hadn't felt with Simon, everything I wanted to feel. His hands went around my waist, pulling me closer--
Kelley ArmstrongGo out and ask her into the alley.โ Clay looked at Jeremy as if heโd just been told to dance the rumba on a public thoroughfare. I bit back a laugh. โJust walk over to her and point at the alley. Maybe sayโฆI donโt knowโฆsomething like โfifty bucks.โ โ I looked at Jeremy. โDoes that sound right? Fifty?โ His brows shot up. โWhy are you asking me?โ โI wasnโtโI just meant, as a generalโฆโ I threw up my hands. โHow am I supposed to know how much a hooker costs?
Kelley ArmstrongIt wasn't about wanting to die or having nothing left to live for; it was about letting go. You live your life doing what you're supposed to do, following the rules, following your conscience no matter what your gut tells you - and most times, that's okay. Control is good. It allows you to believe in certainty and absolutes, like lining up the perfect shot. But when you hold on for so long, and hold on so tight, every once in a while you have to close your eyes and jump." Kelley Armstrong - Exit Strategy
Kelley ArmstrongWhat's this?" Nick said. "Bedtime?" No one answered him. I kept my eyes closed. You look positively content, Clayton," Nick continued, thumping down on the floor. "That wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that Elena is cuddled up with you, is it?" It's cold in here," I murmured. Doesn't feel cold." It's cold," Clay growled. I could start a fire." I could start one too," Clay said. "With your clothes. Before you get them off.
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