that was humanity's problem right there. they are brain damaged from the early sun

Death and blood didn’t turn on a vampire. Fear and the chance to take blood did. There was a difference.

He's going to hurt you," Al said, looking at Pierce. "I can take care of you, teach you to survive. Be there for you, even if you do hate me." I shivered. "I don't want him," I said, and Al turned away, seeming smaller somehow.

Trent looked me up and down. “Is that all you’re going to do?” My pulse quickened, and I gazed at the front of the basilica where the scratching was coming from. “I might have a snack later if nothing comes through those doors.

Don’t stereotype, Jenks. HAPA is an equal-opportunity hate group,” I said.

He just wanted to hold her to him and tell her it would be okay, that she had survived and was beautiful.

I'm only going to be here for a time, then leave you." His gaze met mine. "And I will cry when I go, because I could love you forever.