In the rolling sea of new state, new school, new dangers everywere, Daniel was the only rock she had to hold on to.And he was adout to leave her?

This train of thought was heading straight for Pity City, and she wanted to get off.

As far as possible, Arianne realized, each soul had to be content alone before plunging into love, because one never knew when the other would move out of that love. It was the greatest paradox: Souls need each other, but they also need to not need each other.

Her heart pounded as [Cam's] lips bypassed hers and came to a stop, whispering in her ear: 'Don't let him flip you off next time.

After such an emotional day with her own parents, the thought nearly brought Luce to her knees with sadness. Daniel was alone in the world.

Daniel Grigori!" Arriane hooted through her hands. "No!" Daniel hooted back without missing a beat.

But you were only sixteen and not far off from the truth, as only sixteen-year-olds can be.