He wanted that again, that feeling of standing with her against all odds and succeeding. He wanted it so bad, he was going to risk destroying everything he and his father had worked for.

Memories of ice and Trent surfaced, and I wrapped my arms around my middle. I had saved him, and he had saved me. What was wrong with us?

Oh, I'm sorry. Did I interrupt some sort of dominance foreplay?

If it was up to me, I’d choose the hard path with the easy ending, not the easy path with the hard end.

I sighed. I hated the maze of bureaucracy with a passion, but I've found the best way to deal with it is to smile and act stupid. That way, no one gets confused.

Breaking rules isn't bad when what you're doing is more important than the rule itself

What are you?" I rasped. It smiled. "Whatever scares you.