I can’t help it." I sighed. "One can never help being born into perfection.

I should have known that if any girl was going to disobey an order, it would be you.

No, I’m not choosing him or you. I’m choosing me.

You were the one who changed us when you left me in the tree house; and you keep thinking that if you push hard enough, you can make everything go back to before that moment. It doesn't work that way. Give me a chance to choose you.

Just head over to the risers, Lady America," she said. "You may sit anywhere you like. So you know, most of the girls have already claimed the front row." She looked sorry for me, as if she were delivering bad news. "Oh, thank you," I said, and went happily to take a seat in the back.

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 only really ever hug my mother. Is this okay?” he asked. I laughed. “It’s hard to get a hug wrong.