I had to stop myself from laughing. Who needs help taking a pill?

He let you have the pants anyway?" she asked. I had started talking about Maxon as soon as I could, eager to know how their conversation had gone. "Yeah. He was very generous about it all." "I think it's charming that he's a good winner." "He is a good winner. He's even gracious when he's gotten the raw end of things." Like a knee to the royal jewels, for example.

Try patting them on the back or shoulder and telling them everything is going to be fine. Lots of times when girls cry, they don't want you to fix the problem, they just want to be consoled.

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

Yes, Maxon," I whispered. "It’s possible.

We danced. Remember? I was so proud to have you there, in my arms,in front of other people. Even if you did look like you were having a seizure.

It was a special feeling, irreplaceable, that was priceless. No queen on the throne could feel more important than me.