You’re never ready for the truth. No matter how much you think you know, it always takes you by surprise.

You big crybaby," I whispered into his ear. "Now you know why your mom warned you not to hit girls. Sometimes they hit back.

What takes more guts? To fight for your own life at any cost—or prove that you're willing to lose it?

I've been called many things. But I suppose 'the devil' is as good a name as any.

Because I love you," Iain said simply. "I always have. I love your bad temper. I love your jealous streak. I love your strength and pigheadedness. And I know you love me. And sometimes love makes people go a little crazy. The insanity won't last forever...I hope.

Where's the course called How to Lead a Life of Crime? That's what this is about, isn't it? You've got everyone thinking this is the best school in the country, but it's really just a Hogwarts for hustlers.

Aside from the nagging, he's the most entertaining hallucination I've ever had.