He must love you very much,' Gavril said once I had my footing. I couldn't look at him. 'What makes you say that?' Gavril sighed. 'I've known Maxon since he was a child. He's never stood up to his father like that.

I pranced around the room like a blind moose, but what I lacked in grace I made up for in effort.

You’re an idiot, Maxon Schreave. Your parents have completely sabotaged you. You could have a thousand girls set before you, and it wouldn’t matter. You’re too stupid to see love when it stands right in front of you.

Do you think, that I could still call you 'my dear'?

Accepting help is its own kind of strength.

That was my great ambition. Not to be Illea's princess. To be Aspen's.

I'm sure you would have stopped it if you could have." "In a heartbeat.